Words to equations

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Translate this phrase into an algebraic equation: Twice the difference of a number and 16 is equivalent to 28.

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2(x - 16) = 28

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Translate this phrase into an algebraic equation: Three times the sum of a number and 7 is equivalent to 57.

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3(x + 7) = 57

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Translate this phrase into an algebraic equation: 9 increased by m is 15.

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9 + m = 15

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Translate this phrase into an algebraic equation: p minus 3 is 12.

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12 = p - 3

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Translate this phrase into an algebraic equation: Twice a number plus 6 times the number is -72.

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2x + 6x = -72

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Definition: An algebraic equation is a mathematical statement that shows the equality of two expressions.

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An equation that contains one or more variables.

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Definition: A variable is a symbol used to represent a number that can change.

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Commonly represented by letters such as x, y, or z.

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Definition: The sum of two numbers is the result of adding them together.

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For example, the sum of x and 7 is written as x + 7.

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Definition: The difference between two numbers is the result of subtracting one from the other.

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For example, the difference of p and 3 is written as p - 3.

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Definition: The product of a number and a constant is the result of multiplying them together.

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For example, the product of 3 and x is written as 3x.