Translating Expressions, Equations, & Inequalities

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Translate the expression: a number squared increased by 1.

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Translate the equation: one third of a number is 12 less than the number itself.

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Translate the equation: four times the difference of a number and 7 is 32.

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Translate the inequality: a minimum number of 10.

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Translate the inequality: a number is less than 15.

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What is an expression?

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An expression is a combination of numbers, variables, and operators (like +, -, *, /) that represents a value.

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What is an equation?

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An equation is a mathematical statement that asserts the equality of two expressions, typically containing an equals sign (=).

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What is an inequality?

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An inequality is a mathematical statement that compares two expressions, showing that one is greater than, less than, or not equal to the other.

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Define 'variable' in mathematics.

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A variable is a symbol (often a letter) that represents an unknown value in mathematical expressions or equations.

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What does 'translate' mean in mathematics?

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To translate in mathematics means to convert a verbal statement or expression into a mathematical expression or equation.