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 'less than' indicate in algebra?

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'Less than' indicates subtraction. For example, '14 less than a number' means you subtract 14 from that number.

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How do you express 'four times a number' in algebra?

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You express 'four times a number' as 4n, where n is the number.

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What does 'increased by' mean in algebraic expressions?

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'Increased by' means to add. For example, 'four times a number increased by 5' is written as 4n + 5.

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How do you write 'a number added to 19' in algebra?

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You write 'a number added to 19' as 19 + n, where n is the number.

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What is the quotient of a number and 20?

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

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You express 'the product of a number and eight' as 8x.

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What does 'divided by' indicate in algebra?

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What is the difference between 'product' and 'sum' in algebra?

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'Product' refers to multiplication, while 'sum' refers to addition.

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How do you express 'the difference of a number and 14'?

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You express 'the difference of a number and 14' as x - 14.