Translating Verbal Expressions and Equations

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What is a verbal expression?

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A verbal expression is a mathematical phrase that uses words to describe a relationship or operation involving numbers and variables.

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How do you translate the phrase 'the sum of a number and 5'?

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The expression is represented as 'x + 5', where x is the unknown number.

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What does 'less than' indicate in a verbal expression?

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'Less than' indicates subtraction. For example, '5 less than a number x' is written as 'x - 5'.

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Translate the expression 'twice a number decreased by 3'.

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The expression is '2x - 3', where x is the number.

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What is the meaning of 'per' in mathematical expressions?

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'Per' indicates multiplication or division. For example, 'cost per mile' means cost multiplied by the number of miles.

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How do you express 'a number divided by 4' in algebraic terms?

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It is expressed as 'x/4', where x is the number.

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What is the equation for 'the total cost of renting a car for one day plus miles driven'?

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The equation is 'Total Cost = 25 + 0.95x', where x is the number of miles driven.

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How do you represent 'Mike is 6 years younger than Iris' in an equation?

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If Iris's age is represented by 'a', then Mike's age is 'a - 6'.

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What does 'equivalent to' mean in an equation?

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'Equivalent to' means that two expressions represent the same value or amount.

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Translate 'fifteen less than half a number is eleven' into an equation.

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The equation is '(1/2)x - 15 = 11'.