Algebraic Expressions <---> Verbal Expressions (1.01)

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Translate this phrase into an algebraic expression: 8 less than the product of 4 and a number (use m for the unknown number).

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4m - 8

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a number cubed taken from twelve

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the difference of 6 and 9 divided by a number

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6 more than the product of 2 times a

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Translate this phrase into an algebraic expression: 7 less than 20.

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20 - 7

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Define an algebraic expression.

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An algebraic expression is a mathematical phrase that can include numbers, variables, and operation symbols.

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What is a variable in algebra?

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A variable is a symbol, usually a letter, that represents an unknown value.

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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 phrase that describes a mathematical relationship into a mathematical equation using numbers and variables.

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What is the product of two numbers?

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The product is the result of multiplying two numbers together.

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What does 'less than' indicate in algebraic expressions?

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'Less than' indicates subtraction; for example, '5 less than x' is written as x - 5.