Translating Verbal Expressions and Equations

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What is a verbal expression?

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A verbal expression is a phrase that describes a mathematical relationship using words instead of numbers or symbols.

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Translate the verbal expression 'Seven minus twice a number' into an algebraic equation.

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7 - 2n

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What does the variable 'n' represent in the expression '7 - 2n'?

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The variable 'n' represents an unknown number.

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How do you represent 'a number less than 50 is 2' using an algebraic equation?

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50 - m = 2

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What is the meaning of the term 'difference' in mathematics?

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The difference refers to the result of subtracting one number from another.

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Translate the algebraic expression '20 - (w + 9)' into a verbal expression.

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The difference of 20 and w + 9.

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What does the expression '4(n - 3)' represent in words?

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4 times the difference of a number and 3.

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What is an algebraic equation?

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An algebraic equation is a mathematical statement that shows the equality of two expressions, typically containing variables.

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What does the term 'product' mean in mathematics?

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The product is the result of multiplying two or more numbers together.

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

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2n