Verbal to Written 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. It does not have an equality sign.

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Translate the phrase: '5 more than a number x' into an algebraic expression.

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x + 5

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What does the term 'product' mean in mathematics?

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

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Translate the phrase: 'The sum of a number n and 12' into an algebraic expression.

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n + 12

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What is the difference between an expression and an equation?

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An expression is a combination of numbers, variables, and operations without an equality sign, while an equation states that two expressions are equal.

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Translate the phrase: 'The quotient of a number m and 3' into an algebraic expression.

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m / 3

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What does 'less than' indicate in an algebraic expression?

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'Less than' indicates subtraction. For example, '5 less than a number x' is written as x - 5.

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Translate the phrase: 'Twice a number p decreased by 4' into an algebraic expression.

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2p - 4

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What is the meaning of 'increased by' in an algebraic expression?

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'Increased by' indicates addition. For example, 'a number x increased by 7' is written as x + 7.

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Translate the phrase: 'The difference of 10 and a number y' into an algebraic expression.

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10 - y