Translating Words to Algebra

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What is the equation for the total cost (C) of towing a vehicle for m miles if the service center charges a flat fee of $50 plus $8 per mile?

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C = 8m + 50

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What expression requires parentheses: 4 times the difference of a number and 8, Five times a number increased by 7, 4 times a number, or 15 less than a number multiplied by 12?

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4 times the difference of a number and 8

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Translate: two times the sum of a number and five.

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2(y + 5)

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Translate this phrase into an algebraic expression: 8 less than the product of 4 and a number (use m for the unknown number).

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4m - 8

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What is the equation for the total charges for x hours if Easy Car Rental charges $8.50 an hour plus a rental fee of $25.50?

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y = 25.5 + 8.5x

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Define 'variable' in algebra.

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A symbol (often a letter) that represents an unknown value.

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What does 'expression' mean in mathematics?

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A combination of numbers, variables, and operators without an equality sign.

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What is the difference between an equation and an expression?

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An equation has an equality sign, while an expression does not.

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Translate: the product of a number and 3 increased by 4.

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3x + 4

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What does 'translate' mean in the context of algebra?

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To convert a verbal phrase into an algebraic expression or equation.