Translating expressions and equations

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What expression can be used to find Mike’s age if he is 6 years younger than Iris, represented by 'a'?

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a - 6

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Translate the phrase '8 less than the product of 4 and a number' using the variable m.

Back

4m - 8

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What is the difference between an expression and an equation?

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Expressions do not have an equal sign and equations do have an equal sign.

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If Jim paid a gym membership fee of $50, plus $20 per month, which equation represents the total of $290 he paid?

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50 + 20m = 290

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Write a multiplication equation to show how many hours Cheryl worked if she gets paid $8 per hour and made a total of $96 last week.

Back

8h = 96

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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 but does not have an equal sign.

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

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It means to convert a written phrase into a mathematical expression using variables and numbers.

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What is a variable in mathematics?

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A variable is a symbol, often a letter, that represents an unknown value in an expression or equation.

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What is the product of a number and 4 represented as an algebraic expression?

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4m, where m is the number.

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How do you represent 'x increased by 5' as an algebraic expression?

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x + 5