Writing Algebraic Expressions

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

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4m - 8

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Translate this phrase into an algebraic expression: 24 more than Victoria's test score (use d to represent Victoria's test score).

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d + 24

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There were x cookies at the beginning of a party. By the end of the party, 16 of them had been eaten. Write an expression for the number of cookies that were left.

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x - 16

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Translate this phrase into an algebraic expression: 78 less than Amari's test score (use c to represent Amari's test score).

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c - 78

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Translate this phrase into an algebraic expression: 2 times the difference of t and 11.

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2(t - 11)

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Define an algebraic expression.

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

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What is a variable in algebra?

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

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

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It means to convert a verbal statement into a mathematical expression using variables and numbers.

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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 is the algebraic expression for '5 more than a number x'?

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x + 5