Write Algebraic Expressions

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What is the answer to an addition problem called?

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sum

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What is the answer to a division problem called?

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quotient

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In an algebraic expression, what is the term for the letter that represents an unknown number?

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variable

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Which algebraic expression represents '30 less than a number'?

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n - 30

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What do we call a number that is multiplied by a variable in an algebraic expression?

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coefficient

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What is the term for a mathematical phrase that includes numbers, variables, and operations?

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algebraic expression

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What is the difference between a term and a coefficient in an algebraic expression?

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A term is a single mathematical expression, while a coefficient is a number that multiplies a variable in a term.

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What does it mean to 'translate' a verbal phrase into an algebraic expression?

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It means to convert words describing a mathematical situation into a mathematical expression using numbers and variables.

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What is the algebraic expression for 'the sum of a number and 5'?

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n + 5

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How would you express 'twice a number' in algebraic form?

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2n