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 (like +, -, *, /). It does not have an equality sign.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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Translate the phrase: '4 less than the sum of a number r and a number s'

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(r + s) - 4

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2A

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Translate the phrase: 'The sum of m and n'

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n + m

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2A

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Translate the phrase: 'The sum of a number k and a number j reduced by 10'

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(k + j) - 10

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2A

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Translate the phrase: '15 decreased by a number b squared'

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15 - b^2

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CCSS.7.EE.A.2

CCSS.HSA.SSE.A.2

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Translate the phrase: '8 decreased by the sum of 3 and a number c'

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8 - (3 + c)

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CCSS.7.EE.A.2

CCSS.HSA.SSE.A.2

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What does 'decreased by' mean in algebraic expressions?

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'Decreased by' indicates subtraction from a number or expression.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2A

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What does 'the sum of' indicate in algebraic expressions?

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'The sum of' indicates addition of two or more numbers or expressions.

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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How do you represent a number in algebra?

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A number can be represented by a variable, such as x, y, or any letter.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.6

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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.