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

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What does 'less than' mean in algebraic expressions?

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'Less than' indicates subtraction. For example, '65 less than a number n' is written as n - 65.

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

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The product of a number x and eight is expressed as 8x.

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What does 'divided by' indicate in an algebraic expression?

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'Divided by' indicates division. For example, 'a number x divided by 3' is written as x/3.

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How do you express '4 less than 5 times p'?

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This is expressed as 5p - 4.

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What is the expression for 'the sum of 6 and x multiplied by 4'?

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This is expressed as 4(x + 6).

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What does 'the difference of' mean in algebra?

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'The difference of' indicates subtraction. For example, 'the difference of a number n and 10' is written as n - 10.

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How do you express 'twice a number'?

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'Twice a number x' is expressed as 2x.

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What does 'the sum of' indicate in algebraic expressions?

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'The sum of' indicates addition. For example, 'the sum of x and 5' is written as x + 5.

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

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'The quotient of a number x and 4' is expressed as x/4.