Word Problems and Expressions

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What is a variable in an expression?

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A symbol, often a letter, that represents a number in mathematical expressions.

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What does 'the difference of' indicate in a mathematical expression?

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It indicates subtraction between two quantities.

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How do you express 'twice a number' mathematically?

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By multiplying the number by 2, often represented as 2n.

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What does 'the quotient of' mean in an expression?

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It refers to the result of division between two numbers.

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How would you express 'increased by' in a mathematical expression?

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It indicates addition to a number.

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What is the expression for '3 times a number'?

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3n, where n is the number.

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How do you write 'the sum of a number and 5' as an expression?

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n + 5, where n is the number.

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What does 'the product of' signify in an expression?

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It indicates multiplication between two quantities.

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How would you express 'the difference of 10 and a number'?

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10 - n, where n is the number.

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What is the expression for '4 less than a number'?

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n - 4, where n is the number.