Translating and Solving Equations

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Translate this phrase into an algebraic expression: 8 less than the product of 4 and a number (use m for the unknown number)

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4m - 8

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What is the algebraic expression for: 5 more than twice a number n?

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2n + 5

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Translate this phrase: The sum of a number x and 12 is equal to 20.

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x + 12 = 20

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What does the term 'product' mean in algebra?

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The result of multiplying two or more numbers.

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Translate this phrase: 3 times a number decreased by 7.

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3n - 7

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What is the algebraic expression for: The difference between a number y and 15?

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y - 15

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Translate this phrase: The quotient of a number z and 4 is 10.

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z / 4 = 10

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What does 'less than' indicate in an algebraic expression?

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It indicates subtraction from a number.

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Translate this phrase: The total of 9 and a number p is 25.

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9 + p = 25

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What is the algebraic expression for: 6 less than the sum of a number a and 10?

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(a + 10) - 6