Algebraic Expressions - 5th

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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.

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What does a variable represent in algebra?

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A variable is a symbol, usually a letter, that stands for a number.

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Translate: 6 divided by a number n.

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6/n

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Translate: Mary baked c cookies on Saturday. How many cookies did she bake on Sunday if she baked twice as many?

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2c

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What is the expression for g divided by 9?

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g/9

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Translate: 42 less than a number x.

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x - 42

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What is a coefficient in algebra?

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A coefficient is a number that is multiplied by a variable in an algebraic expression.

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

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x + 5

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Translate: The product of 3 and a number y.

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3y

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What does it mean to simplify an expression?

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To simplify an expression means to make it easier to understand or work with by combining like terms or reducing it.