Writing Algebraic Expressions - Level 2

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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, 3a + 5 is an algebraic expression.

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What does '20 less than the product of a number a and 3' mean in algebraic terms?

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It means to subtract 20 from the product of 3 and a, which can be written as 3a - 20.

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How do you express 'Eight added to a number y' in algebraic form?

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It is expressed as y + 8.

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What does 'the product of a number s and 5' mean?

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It means to multiply the number s by 5, which can be written as 5s.

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How do you write 'A number c divided into fourteen' in algebraic terms?

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It is written as 14/c.

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What does '(6 + 8) x w' represent in algebra?

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It represents w times the sum of 6 and 8, which can be simplified to 14w.

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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, variables, and operations without an equality sign, while an equation states that two expressions are equal.

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What does 'the quotient of 3 and a number a minus 20' mean?

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It means to take the result of dividing 3 by a and then subtract 20, which can be written as (3/a) - 20.

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How do you express 'the difference of a number a and 20' in algebraic form?

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It is expressed as a - 20.

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What is the algebraic expression for '3 times the difference of a number a and 20'?

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It is written as 3(a - 20).