Write Algebraic Expressions

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What is an algebraic expression?

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An algebraic expression is a mathematical phrase that includes numbers, variables, and operation symbols (like +, -, *, /). For example, 3x + 5 is an algebraic expression.

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What does the term 'product' refer to in mathematics?

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The product is the result of multiplying two or more numbers together. For example, the product of 4 and 5 is 20.

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How would you represent the phrase 'friends splitting $60' as an algebraic expression?

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The expression would be 60/f, where f represents the number of friends.

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What is the answer to a subtraction problem called?

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The answer to a subtraction problem is called the difference.

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What does the term 'sum' refer to in mathematics?

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The sum is the result of adding two or more numbers together. For example, the sum of 3 and 7 is 10.

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What is a variable in an algebraic expression?

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A variable is a symbol (usually a letter) that represents an unknown value. For example, in the expression 2x + 3, 'x' is the variable.

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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, using an equality sign.

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What does the term 'quotient' refer to in mathematics?

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The quotient is the result of dividing one number by another. For example, the quotient of 20 and 4 is 5.

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How can you represent the phrase 'the sum of a number and 10' as an algebraic expression?

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The expression would be x + 10, where x represents the unknown number.

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What is the purpose of using algebraic expressions?

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Algebraic expressions are used to represent real-world situations and to solve problems involving unknown values.