3-1 Writing Algebraic Equations B

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What is the algebraic expression for the quotient of twenty and a number?

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\frac{20}{n}

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How can you represent the expression '5x + 2' in words?

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The sum of five times a number x and two.

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What is the algebraic expression for five more than the absolute value of a number?

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\left|x\right| + 5

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How do you express 'four times the difference between a number and twelve' algebraically?

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4(x - 12)

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What does 'subtracted from' mean in algebraic expressions?

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It indicates that the order of the terms should be reversed.

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What is the difference between 'less than' and 'greater than' in algebraic terms?

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'Less than' indicates subtraction and requires reversing the order of terms.

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What is an algebraic expression?

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A mathematical phrase that can include numbers, variables, and operation symbols.

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What is a variable in algebra?

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A symbol, often a letter, that represents an unknown value.

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What does it mean to simplify an algebraic expression?

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To combine like terms and reduce the expression to its simplest form.

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What is the importance of parentheses in algebraic expressions?

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They indicate the order of operations and which operations to perform first.