Translating Verbal Phrases

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What does 'five less than a number' mean in algebraic terms?

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It means to subtract 5 from a variable, represented as x - 5.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2A

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How do you express 'the quotient of a number and three' in algebra?

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It is expressed as x ÷ 3 or x/3.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2A

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What is the algebraic representation of 'the sum of a number and three'?

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It is represented as x + 3.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2A

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How do you write 'four less than a number' in algebraic form?

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It is written as x - 4.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2A

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What does 'five times a number' signify in algebra?

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It signifies multiplication, represented as 5x.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.6

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How do you translate 'is the same as' in an equation?

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It translates to the equals sign '=', indicating equality.

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CCSS.HSA.REI.A.1

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What is the algebraic expression for 'a number is eight'?

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It is expressed as x = 8.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2A

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How do you represent 'the difference between a number and a constant'?

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It is represented as x - constant.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2A

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What does 'the product of a number and a constant' mean?

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It means to multiply the number by the constant, represented as constant * x.

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CCSS.HSA-SSE.A.1A

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How do you express 'a number divided by a constant'?

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It is expressed as x ÷ constant or x / constant.

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CCSS.3.OA.B.6