Translating Verbal Phrases to 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. It does not have an equality sign.

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What does 'the difference of a number and a constant' mean in algebra?

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It refers to subtracting the constant from the number, represented as 'number - constant'.

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How do you express 'less than' in algebraic terms?

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'Less than' indicates subtraction, where you subtract a value from another.

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What is the algebraic representation of 'decreased by'?

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'Decreased by' means to subtract a certain amount from a number.

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How do you translate 'the sum of two numbers' into an algebraic expression?

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It is expressed as 'number1 + number2'.

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What does 'squared' mean in algebra?

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'Squared' means to multiply a number by itself, represented as 'number^2'.

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How do you represent 'the sum of a number and a constant' in algebra?

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It is expressed as 'number + constant'.

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What is the algebraic expression for '4 less than g'?

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g - 4.

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How do you express '8 decreased by the sum of 3 and a number c'?

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8 - (3 + c).

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What is the difference between 'the difference of' and 'decreased by'?

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'The difference of' refers to subtracting two values, while 'decreased by' refers to subtracting a value from another.