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, 2x + 3 is an algebraic expression.

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How do you express 'm less than 10' as an algebraic expression?

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10 - m

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What does 'v + 13' represent in words?

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13 more than a number v

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How do you express 'add 6 to a number' as an algebraic expression?

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6 + n

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What does 'a number decreased by 12' mean in algebraic terms?

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n - 12

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How do you express 'the quotient of a number and twelve'?

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x/12

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What is the difference between 'a number increased by 5' and '5 less than a number'?

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'A number increased by 5' is expressed as n + 5, while '5 less than a number' is expressed as n - 5.

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What does 'the product of a number and 3' mean?

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It means to multiply the number by 3, expressed as 3n.

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How do you express 'twice a number' in algebraic terms?

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2n

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What is the algebraic expression for 'the sum of a number and 8'?

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n + 8