Writing Algebraic Equations Flashcard

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A(n) ______________ is a statement that two mathematical expressions are equal.

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equation

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Two more than 4 times a number is -18.

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4x + 2 = -18

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5 less than a number is 15.

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x - 5 = 15

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Twice a number is 24.

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2n = 24

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What is the difference between an expression and equation?

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Expressions do not have an equal sign and equations do have an equal sign

Front

difference

Back

subtract

Front

Translate: two times the sum of a number and five

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2(y + 5)

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Eight less than three times a number is equivalent to thirty four.

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3x - 8 = 34

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Sixteen more than five times a number is fifty six.

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5x + 16 = 56

Front

"Subtracted from" and "less than" are terms that mean you need to "turn" or "flip" the terms around.

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True