Translating Algebraic Expressions - basic

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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 +, -, *, /). For example, 3x + 5 is an algebraic expression.

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What does it mean to translate a verbal expression into an algebraic expression?

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Translating a verbal expression into an algebraic expression means converting words describing a mathematical situation into a mathematical equation or expression using numbers and variables.

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What is the term for the result of adding two numbers?

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The term is 'Sum'.

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Translate: a number more than 12.

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12 + n

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Translate: a number increased by eighteen.

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n + 18

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Translate: 5 less than the product of 3 and p.

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3p - 5

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What is the term for the result of subtracting one number from another?

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The term is 'Difference'.

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Translate: the quotient of a number and 4.

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What is the term for the result of multiplying two numbers?

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The term is 'Product'.

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Translate: the product of 7 and a number n.

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7n