Writing Algebraic expressions

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What is an algebraic expression?

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An algebraic expression is a mathematical phrase that includes numbers, variables, and operations (like addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division).

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How do you represent '4 years older than z' in an algebraic expression?

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z + 4

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What is the term for the numbers in an algebraic expression?

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Coefficients are the numbers that multiply the variables in an expression.

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How many terms are in the expression 3x + 2y + z?

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3 terms.

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What does the term 'sum' mean in algebra?

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The 'sum' refers to the result of adding two or more numbers or expressions.

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Translate 'the sum of a number, y, and 11' into an algebraic expression.

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y + 11

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What does 'fewer than' indicate in an algebraic expression?

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'Fewer than' indicates subtraction.

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Translate '8 fewer than a number m' into an algebraic expression.

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m - 8

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What does 'the quotient of a number x and 12' mean?

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It means to divide x by 12, represented as x/12.

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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.