Translating Expressions and Equations

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What does it mean to translate an expression?

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Translating an expression involves converting a verbal statement into a mathematical expression or equation.

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What is the expression for '3 times a number (r) minus 7'?

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3r - 7

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How do you express 'the product of 8 and the difference of c and 9'?

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8(c - 9)

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What does '4 less than x' translate to in mathematical terms?

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x - 4

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If Marie has 58 stamps and buys s stamps each week for w weeks, how do you express her total stamps?

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58 + sw

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What is the equation for 'Four times the difference of a number and 7 is 32'?

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4(x - 7) = 32

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How do you express 'the sum of a number (x) and 5'?

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x + 5

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What does 'twice a number (n) increased by 3' mean in mathematical terms?

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2n + 3

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How do you express 'the difference of 10 and a number (y)'?

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10 - y

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What is the expression for 'the quotient of a number (z) and 4'?

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z / 4