Translating Equations Flashcard

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What is the algebraic representation of 'Twice a number decreased by 3 is equal to 9'?

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2x - 3 = 9

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How do you translate 'The quotient of a number and 4 is 10' into an algebraic equation?

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x/4 = 10

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What is the algebraic equation for 'The product of a number and 7 is 42'?

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7x = 42

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Translate 'The product of a number and 5 is 30' into an algebraic equation.

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5x = 30

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What is the algebraic representation of 'The difference between a number and 8 is 20'?

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x - 8 = 20

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Define a variable in the context of translating word problems into algebraic equations.

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A variable is a symbol, often represented by a letter, that stands for an unknown value in an equation.

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What does 'decreased by' indicate in a word problem?

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'Decreased by' indicates subtraction in an algebraic equation.

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What does 'increased by' indicate in a word problem?

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'Increased by' indicates addition in an algebraic equation.

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How do you represent 'the sum of a number and 12' in algebraic form?

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x + 12

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What is the algebraic representation of 'the difference between a number and 5'?

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x - 5