Writing 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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What does 'more than' indicate in algebraic expressions?

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'More than' indicates addition. For example, '60 more than m' translates to m + 60.

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How do you express 'twenty five percent of m' in algebraic terms?

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Twenty five percent of m is expressed as 0.25m.

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What does 'half of F' mean in algebra?

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'Half of F' is expressed as ½F.

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How do you express '12 more than 45% of k'?

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It is expressed as 0.45k + 12.

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What does 'fewer than' indicate in algebraic expressions?

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'Fewer than' indicates subtraction. For example, '6 fewer than t' translates to t - 6.

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How do you express 'twice t'?

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'Twice t' is expressed as 2t.

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What does 'the sum of c and g' mean in algebra?

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'The sum of c and g' is expressed as c + g.

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How do you express '30% of the sum of c and g'?

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It is expressed as 0.30(c + g).

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What is the difference between an equation and an expression?

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An equation contains an equality sign and shows that two expressions are equal, while an expression does not.