Algebraic expressions

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What is an algebraic expression?

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An algebraic expression is a combination of numbers, variables (like x or y), and operations (like +, -, *, /).

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What does 'evaluate' mean in math?

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To evaluate means to find the value of an expression by substituting numbers for variables.

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What is a variable?

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A variable is a letter or symbol that represents a number that can change.

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What does 'product' mean?

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

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What does 'sum' mean?

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The sum is the result of adding two or more numbers together.

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What does 'difference' mean?

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The difference is the result of subtracting one number from another.

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What does 'quotient' mean?

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The quotient is the result of dividing one number by another.

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What is the expression for 'five less than y'?

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y - 5.

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What is the expression for 'the product of five and w'?

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5w.

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What is the expression for 'g divided by 9'?

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g/9.