Translating verbal phrases

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What is the mathematical expression for 'Subtract 55 from 69, then divide by 2'?

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(69 - 55) ÷ 2

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How do you express 'The sum of a number k and a number j reduced by 10' mathematically?

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(k + j) - 10

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What is the expression for 'the product of x and sixteen'?

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16x

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How do you write 'The difference of a number t and 2' as an expression?

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t - 2

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What is the expression for 'Multiply 8 by the difference of 40 and 28'?

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8 × (40 - 28)

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What does it mean to 'reduce' a number in a mathematical expression?

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To reduce a number means to subtract a certain value from it.

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What is the difference between 'sum' and 'product' in mathematical terms?

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'Sum' refers to the result of addition, while 'product' refers to the result of multiplication.

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How can you represent 'the difference of two numbers' mathematically?

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By subtracting one number from the other, e.g., a - b.

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What is the general form of an expression for 'the sum of two variables'?

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x + y, where x and y are the variables.

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How do you express 'dividing a number by another number' in mathematical terms?

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By using the division symbol (÷) or a fraction, e.g., a ÷ b or a/b.