Translating Equations

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What is an equation?

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An equation is a mathematical statement that asserts the equality of two expressions, typically containing variables.

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What does it mean to translate a verbal expression into an equation?

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Translating a verbal expression into an equation involves converting words into mathematical symbols and expressions.

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What is the equation for 'four more than twice a number is 8'?

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How do you express 'three less than the quotient of a number and 6 is 1' in equation form?

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What is the equation for 'three more than four times a number is 15'?

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How do you write 'nine less than six times a number is -15' as an equation?

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The first step is to subtract 9 from both sides.

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What does 'twice a number' mean in mathematical terms?

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What does 'the quotient of a number and 6' refer to?

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What is the meaning of 'less than' in an equation?

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