Translating Algebraic Expressions

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What are the two 'switch words' in algebra?

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From, than

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Which symbol do we use to represent multiplication in Algebra?

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• (dot) or x

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What does 'sum' mean in algebra?

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To add.

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True or False: The phrase 'the difference of three times a number and eight' translates to 3x - 8.

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True

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What is the algebraic expression for 'five more than a number'?

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x + 5

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What does 'difference' mean in algebra?

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To subtract.

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Translate 'twice a number decreased by four' into an algebraic expression.

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2x - 4

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What is the algebraic expression for 'the product of a number and seven'?

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7x

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True or False: The expression 'x + 3' represents the sum of x and 3.

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True

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What does 'quotient' mean in algebra?

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To divide.