Writing & Evaluating Algebraic Expressions

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Translate: 4 more than three times the amount of c candy bars

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3c + 4

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If c represents the number of cookies Mary made on Saturday, write an expression for the number of cookies she made on Sunday if she baked twice as many.

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2c

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Evaluate x + 8 if x = 2

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10

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If b represents the number of cards Pete has, write an expression for how many baseball cards Perry has if he has 17 fewer than Pete.

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b - 17

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Write an expression for how many canned goods students brought on Tuesday if they brought in 300 on Monday and x more on Tuesday.

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300 + x

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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.

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Define a variable in algebra.

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A variable is a symbol, often a letter, that represents an unknown value.

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What does it mean to evaluate an expression?

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To evaluate an expression means to calculate its value by substituting the variables with numbers.

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Translate: 5 less than twice a number n.

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2n - 5

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If a = 3, what is the value of 4a + 2?

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14