Translating Verbal Phrases to Algebraic Expressions

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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. It does not have an equality sign.

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How do you translate 'more than' into an algebraic expression?

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'More than' indicates addition. For example, '6 more than a number p' translates to p + 6.

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What does 'decreased by' mean in algebraic terms?

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'Decreased by' indicates subtraction. For example, '15 decreased by a number b' translates to 15 - b.

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How do you express the phrase 'the sum of' in algebra?

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'The sum of' indicates addition. For example, 'the sum of x and y' translates to x + y.

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What does 'cubed' mean in algebra?

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'Cubed' means raising a number to the power of three. For example, 'x cubed' is expressed as x^3.

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How do you represent 'the difference of' in algebra?

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'The difference of' indicates subtraction. For example, 'the difference of 9 and p' translates to 9 - p.

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What is the algebraic expression for '6 more than the difference of 9 and a number p'?

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The expression is 6 + (9 - p).

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How do you express 'a number squared' in algebra?

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'A number squared' means raising that number to the power of two. For example, 'b squared' is expressed as b^2.

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What does 'reduced by' mean in algebraic expressions?

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'Reduced by' indicates subtraction. For example, 'the sum of k and j reduced by 10' translates to (k + j) - 10.

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How do you express 'the sum of m and n' in algebra?

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'The sum of m and n' translates to m + n or n + m.