Translating algebraic expressions

Front

What does taking the difference of two numbers mean?

Back

Subtract

Front

Translate the phrase 'Five times Mike's age, increased by nine' into an algebraic expression.

Back

5x + 9

Front

What is the answer to an addition problem called?

Back

Sum

Front

Translate the phrase '2 less than a number' into an algebraic expression.

Back

b - 2

Front

Translate the phrase '8 less than the product of 4 and a number' using variable m.

Back

4m - 8

Front

What is an algebraic expression?

Back

A mathematical phrase that can include numbers, variables, and operation symbols.

Front

What is a variable in algebra?

Back

A symbol used to represent an unknown value.

Front

What does it mean to evaluate an expression?

Back

To calculate the value of an expression by substituting numbers for variables.

Front

What is the product in mathematics?

Back

The result of multiplying two or more numbers together.

Front

What is a coefficient in an algebraic expression?

Back

A numerical factor that multiplies a variable.