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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How do you write an expression for the number of cookies left if there were x cookies and 16 were eaten?

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x - 16

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What does GCF stand for in algebra?

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GCF stands for Greatest Common Factor, which is the largest number that divides two or more numbers without leaving a remainder.

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What is the factored form of 18f - 45?

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9(2f - 5)

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How do you translate '24 more than Victoria's test score' into an algebraic expression using d?

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d + 24

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What is a verbal expression for 2a + 6?

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6 more than the product of 2 times a number.

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How do you evaluate the expression 8a - b if a = 10 and b = 6?

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74

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What is a variable in algebra?

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A variable is a symbol, often a letter, that represents one or more numbers. For example, x and y are variables.

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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 and variables without an equality sign, while an equation states that two expressions are equal.

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What does it mean to simplify an expression?

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To simplify an expression means to combine like terms and reduce it to its simplest form.