Translating Expressions and Equations

Translating Expressions and Equations

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Mathematics

7th - 9th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an expression in mathematics?

Back

An expression is a combination of numbers, variables, and operators (such as +, -, *, /) that represents a value.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Define a variable in the context of algebra.

Back

A variable is a symbol, often a letter, that represents an unknown value in mathematical expressions and equations.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

It means to convert a written description of a mathematical relationship into a mathematical expression using numbers and variables.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Translate the phrase 'the sum of a number and five' into an algebraic expression.

Back

x + 5, where x represents the unknown number.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference between an equation and an expression?

Back

An equation states that two expressions are equal, while an expression does not include an equality sign.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Translate the phrase 'three times a number decreased by two' into an algebraic expression.

Back

3x - 2, where x represents the unknown number.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does 'the product of a number and six' mean in algebra?

Back

It means to multiply the unknown number by six, represented as 6x.

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