Writing algebraic equations

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What is an algebraic equation?

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An algebraic equation is a mathematical statement that shows the equality of two expressions, typically involving variables and constants.

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What does 'product' mean in algebra?

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The product is the result of multiplying two or more numbers or variables together.

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How do you express '5 less than a number' in algebraic terms?

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You can express it as 'x - 5', where x is the number.

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What does 'increased by' mean in algebra?

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'Increased by' means to add a certain value to a number, expressed as 'x + value'.

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How do you write 'twice a number' in algebra?

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You write it as '2x', where x is the number.

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What does 'decreased by' mean in algebra?

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'Decreased by' means to subtract a certain value from a number, expressed as 'x - value'.

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How do you express 'a number is equal to 4 times another number' in algebra?

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You can express it as 'x = 4y', where x is the first number and y is the second number.

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What is the equation for '5 less than the product of 7 and a number'?

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How do you express 'a number increased by negative twenty-seven'?

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You express it as 'x + (-27)' or 'x - 27'.

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What is the equation for 'twice a number is 346'?

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