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. It does not have an equality sign.

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What does 'twice a number' mean in algebraic terms?

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'Twice a number' means to multiply the number by 2, represented as 2x if x is the number.

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How do you express '6 fewer than twice t' in algebraic form?

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2t - 6.

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

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'More than' indicates addition. For example, '80 more than B' is expressed as B + 80.

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How do you express '82% of N' in algebraic terms?

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0.82N.

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What does 'of' signify in algebraic expressions?

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'Of' typically indicates multiplication. For example, '30% of a number' means 0.30 times that number.

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How do you express '25% of m' in algebraic form?

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0.25m.

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What does '60 more than' mean in an algebraic expression?

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'60 more than' indicates addition. For example, '60 more than 0.25m' is expressed as 0.25m + 60.

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How do you express '30% of the sum of c and g'?

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0.30(c + g).

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What is the difference between 'sum' and 'difference' in algebra?

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'Sum' refers to addition, while 'difference' refers to subtraction.