Solving Word Problems Algebraically

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What is the expression for five times Mike's age, increased by nine?

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5x + 9

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How do you express 5 less than the product of 7 and s?

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7s - 5

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Write an expression to represent Shane's profit if he makes $35 per yard and spends $30 in gas.

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If the sum of two numbers is 50 and the first is 5 less than 4 times the second, what are the 'Let...' statements?

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first = 4x - 5, second = x

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What is the expression for 3 more than y?

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y + 3

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Define a variable in a word problem. Why is it important?

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A variable represents an unknown quantity in a problem, allowing us to create equations to solve for it.

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What does it mean to 'translate' a word problem into an algebraic expression?

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It means converting the words of the problem into mathematical symbols and expressions.

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What is the first step in solving a word problem algebraically?

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Identify the variables and what they represent.

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How do you represent the phrase 'the product of a number and 8'?

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8x, where x is the number.

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What is the expression for 'twice a number decreased by 4'?

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2x - 4.