6th Grade Algebraic 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 the variable 'h' represent in the expression 100 + 20h?

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In the expression 100 + 20h, 'h' represents the number of hours.

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How do you write an expression for the total cost if a clown charges a flat fee plus an hourly rate?

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The expression is written as: Flat fee + (Hourly rate × Number of hours). For example, 100 + 20h.

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If Polly, Jack, and Cara each want 's' beads, how do you express the total number of beads needed?

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The total number of beads needed is expressed as 3s, where 's' is the number of beads each friend wants.

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What is the expression for the number of buttons Scott has if Kimi has 'b' buttons?

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Scott has b + 72 buttons, where 'b' is the number of buttons Kimi has.

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How do you express the total number of seeds planted if Jamal planted 3 rows of zucchini and 4 rows of squash, each with 's' seeds?

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The total number of seeds planted is expressed as 3s + 4s.

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What does the expression v + 13 represent?

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The expression v + 13 represents 13 more than a number v.

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What is the difference between an expression and an equation?

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An expression is a combination of numbers and variables without an equality sign, while an equation states that two expressions are equal.

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How do you simplify the expression 3s + 4s?

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You combine like terms to simplify it to 7s.

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What is the purpose of using variables in algebraic expressions?

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Variables are used to represent unknown values and allow for generalization in mathematical expressions.