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 (like +, -, *, /). For example, 3x + 5 is an algebraic expression.

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What does 'decreased by' mean in algebra?

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'Decreased by' means to subtract a number from another number. For example, 'a number decreased by 12' translates to n - 12.

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How do you express 'four times a number increased by 5' in algebra?

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It is expressed as 4n + 5.

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What does 'less than' indicate in an algebraic expression?

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'Less than' indicates subtraction. For example, '65 less than a number' translates to n - 65.

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What is the product of a number and eight?

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It is expressed as 8n.

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How do you express '14 less than a number divided by 3'?

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What does 'increased by' mean in algebra?

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'Increased by' means to add a number to another number. For example, 'a number increased by 5' translates to n + 5.

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What is the difference between 'a number decreased by 12' and '12 less than a number'?

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Both expressions mean the same thing and are expressed as n - 12.

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How do you express 'the sum of a number and 10'?

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It is expressed as n + 10.

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What does 'the quotient of a number and 4' mean?

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