algebra

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What is the equation for the sentence: 'The difference of 17 and a number equals -8'?

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17 - n = -8

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How do you express '7 less than a number d' in algebraic form?

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d - 7

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If there are 12 packets of crisps in a big pack and I buy n big packs, how do I express the total number of packets bought?

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12n

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What is the value of g^2 - f when g = 4 and f = 12?

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4

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If n/32 = 14, what is the value of n?

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448

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What is the definition of a variable in algebra?

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A symbol used to represent an unknown value.

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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.

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What does it mean to solve for a variable?

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To find the value of the variable that makes the equation true.

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What is the process of isolating a variable in an equation?

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Rearranging the equation to get the variable on one side and the constants on the other.

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What is the significance of the coefficient in an algebraic expression?

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The coefficient is the numerical factor that multiplies the variable.