Translating Verbal Phrases to Algebraic Expressions

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What is an algebraic expression?

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An algebraic expression is a mathematical phrase that can include numbers, variables, and operation symbols (like +, -, *, /). It does not have an equality sign.

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Translate: 4 less than the sum of a number r and a number s.

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(r + s) - 4

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Translate: 4 less than g.

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g - 4

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Translate: The sum of a number x and a number y, cubed.

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(x + y)³

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Translate: A number d less than 4, plus 1.

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4 - d + 1

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Translate: The sum of m and n.

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m + n

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What does 'less than' indicate in algebraic expressions?

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'Less than' indicates subtraction. For example, '4 less than g' means g - 4.

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What does 'the sum of' indicate in algebraic expressions?

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'The sum of' indicates addition. For example, 'the sum of x and y' means x + y.

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What does 'cubed' mean in algebra?

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'Cubed' means raising a number to the power of 3. For example, x cubed is written as x³.

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How do you represent 'a number' in algebraic expressions?

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'A number' is typically represented by a variable, such as x, y, or any letter.