Writing 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. For example, 3x + 5 is an algebraic expression.

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What does 'the difference of three and a number' mean in algebraic terms?

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It means to subtract a number from three, represented as 3 - x.

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How do you express 'fourteen subtracted from a number' in algebraic form?

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It is expressed as x - 14.

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What is the algebraic expression for 'the quotient of seven and a number'?

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It is represented as 7/x.

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How do you write '80 more than B' as an algebraic expression?

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It is written as B + 80.

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What is a variable in algebra?

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A variable is a symbol, often a letter, that represents an unknown value. For example, x is a variable.

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What does 'sum' mean in algebraic terms?

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The sum refers to the result of adding two or more numbers or expressions. For example, the sum of x and 5 is written as x + 5.

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How do you express 'the product of a number and 5'?

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It is expressed as 5x.

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What does 'the difference of a number and 10' mean?

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It means to subtract 10 from that number, represented as x - 10.

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What is the meaning of 'the total of x and 12'?

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It means to add 12 to x, represented as x + 12.