Writing 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' a word problem into an algebraic expression?

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Translating a word problem into an algebraic expression involves converting the words and phrases of the problem into mathematical symbols and expressions.

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How do you represent 'one third of a number' algebraically?

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It is represented as 1/3n, where n is the number.

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What is the algebraic expression for '7 less than the product of a number and 6'?

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The expression is 6n - 7.

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How do you express 'twice a number' in algebraic form?

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It is expressed as 2n.

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What is the algebraic representation of 'the quotient of 48 and a number'?

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It is represented as 48/n.

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How do you write '10 more than twice a number' as an algebraic expression?

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It is written as 2n + 10.

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What is a variable in algebra?

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A variable is a symbol, often a letter, that represents an unknown value in mathematical expressions and equations.

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What is the difference between a term and an expression in algebra?

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A term is a single mathematical entity (like 3n or 5), while an expression is a combination of terms (like 3n + 5).

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What does 'product' mean in mathematical terms?

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The product is the result of multiplying two or more numbers or expressions.