4.12 Equation Situations

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The product of seven and j.

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7j

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Translate this phrase into an algebraic expression: 8 less than the product of 4 and a number (use m for the unknown number).

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4m - 8

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g divided by nine.

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g/9

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Cheryl gets paid $8 per hour at her job at the record store. She made a total of $96 last week. Write a multiplication equation to show how many hours she worked last week.

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8h = 96

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Two increased by four times a number is eight.

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2 + 4x = 8

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What is an algebraic expression?

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An algebraic expression is a mathematical phrase that includes numbers, variables, and operation symbols.

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What does the variable 'm' represent in algebra?

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The variable 'm' represents an unknown number or value.

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How do you translate 'three times a number' into an algebraic expression?

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3x, where x is the unknown number.

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What is the equation for 'the sum of a number and five equals twelve'?

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x + 5 = 12

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What does 'divided by' mean in algebra?

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It indicates that one number is being divided by another, often represented with a slash (/) or a fraction.