Translating Verbal Expressions

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What is a verbal expression in mathematics?

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A verbal expression is a phrase that describes a mathematical operation or relationship using words.

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How do you translate 'the difference of seven and y' into an algebraic expression?

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7 - y

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What does 'the quotient of a and b' represent in algebraic terms?

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a/b

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

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4m - 8

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What is the algebraic expression for 'six less than a number'?

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k - 6

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How would you express '6 more than the product of 2 times a' in algebraic form?

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2a + 6

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What is the general form for translating verbal expressions into algebraic expressions?

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Identify the operations described (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) and use variables to represent unknown quantities.

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What is the difference between a verbal expression and an algebraic expression?

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A verbal expression uses words to describe a mathematical relationship, while an algebraic expression uses numbers and variables.

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How do you represent 'the sum of a number and 5' in algebraic form?

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x + 5, where x is the unknown number.

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What does 'the product of 3 and a number' mean in algebra?

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3x, where x is the unknown number.