Create Algebraic Expressions from Phrases

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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 (like +, -, *, /).

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How do you represent 'twice a number' in algebraic form?

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'Twice a number' can be represented as 2x, where x is the number.

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What does 'plus' indicate in an algebraic expression?

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'Plus' indicates addition in an algebraic expression.

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How do you express 'the sum of a number and five' in algebraic form?

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It can be expressed as x + 5.

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

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'Fewer than' indicates subtraction in an algebraic expression.

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How do you express '17 fewer baseball cards than Pete' if b represents Pete's cards?

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It can be expressed as b - 17.

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What does 'the quotient of a number and twelve' mean in algebraic terms?

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It means to divide the number by twelve, expressed as x/12.

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How do you express 'Amber earns $40 a day plus $12 per ride' in algebraic form?

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It can be expressed as 40 + 12r, where r is the number of rides.

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What is the difference between an expression and an equation?

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An expression is a combination of numbers and variables without an equality sign, while an equation states that two expressions are equal.

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What does 'the product of a number and three' mean?

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It means to multiply the number by three, expressed as 3x.