Writing Algebraic Expressions

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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. It does not have an equality sign.

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

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Translating a phrase into an algebraic expression involves converting a verbal statement into a mathematical form using variables and numbers.

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What is the variable in an algebraic expression?

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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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How do you express '2 times the difference of t and 11' in algebraic form?

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2(t - 11) is the algebraic expression for '2 times the difference of t and 11'.

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What does '4 less than a number' mean in algebraic terms?

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It means to subtract 4 from that number, represented as n - 4.

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How do you express '57 more than 3 times Ziana's score' using the variable g?

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The expression is 3g + 57.

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If there are x cookies and 16 are eaten, how do you express the number of cookies left?

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The expression is x - 16.

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What is the difference between an expression and an equation?

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An expression is a combination of numbers and variables without an equality sign, while an equation states that two expressions are equal.

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What does 'the sum of a number and 5' look like in algebraic form?

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It is represented as n + 5.

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How do you express 'twice a number' in algebraic terms?

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It is expressed as 2n, where n is the number.