Translating Words into 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 it mean to translate words into algebraic expressions?

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Translating words into algebraic expressions involves converting verbal phrases into mathematical symbols and variables.

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What is the variable used to represent Kate's score in the expression '57 more than 3 times Kate's score'?

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The variable used is 'g'.

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How do you express 'three times a number plus 16' in algebraic form?

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It is expressed as '3n + 16', where 'n' represents the number.

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What is the algebraic expression for 'the difference of a number and 7'?

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The expression is 'x - 7', where 'x' represents the number.

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How do you express 'two times the sum of a number and five' in algebraic form?

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It is expressed as '2(y + 5)', where 'y' represents the number.

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What does 'm plus the product of 6 and n' translate to in algebraic expression?

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It translates to 'm + 6n'.

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What is the first step in translating a verbal phrase into an algebraic expression?

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Identify the key terms and operations in the phrase.

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What operation does the word 'more than' indicate in algebraic expressions?

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The word 'more than' indicates addition.

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What operation does the word 'difference' indicate in algebraic expressions?

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The word 'difference' indicates subtraction.