Writing Expressions from Words Homework

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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. For example, 3n + 5 is an algebraic expression.

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How do you write 'a number more than 12' as an expression?

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12 + n, where n represents the number.

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What does 'three times a number plus 16' look like in algebraic form?

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3n + 16, where n is the number.

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How do you express 'three less than twice a number'?

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2x - 3, where x is the number.

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What does 'subtracted from' mean in algebra?

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It means to reverse the order of the terms. For example, '5 subtracted from x' is written as x - 5.

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What does 'less than' indicate in an expression?

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It indicates that the second number is being subtracted from the first. For example, 'x less than 10' is written as 10 - x.

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What is the meaning of 'difference' in mathematics?

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The difference refers to the result of subtracting one number from another.

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How do you write 'the sum of a number and 7'?

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n + 7, where n is the number.

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What is the expression for 'twice a number'?

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2n, where n is the number.

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How do you express 'the product of 4 and a number'?

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4n, where n is the number.