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. For example, 3x + 5 is an algebraic expression.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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What does '4 times a number increased by 15' represent in algebraic form?

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4n + 15

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2A

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How do you express '17 less than the product of 3 and m' in algebraic form?

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3m - 17

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2A

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What is the algebraic expression for '2 less than the quotient of d and 6'?

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d/6 - 2

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2A

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How do you write 'the product of a number and 9' in algebraic form?

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9n

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CCSS.6.EE.B.6

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What does the term 'variable' mean in algebra?

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A variable is a symbol, often a letter, that represents an unknown value in an expression or equation.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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What is a coefficient in an algebraic expression?

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A coefficient is a numerical factor that multiplies a variable. For example, in 4x, 4 is the coefficient.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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What is the difference between an expression and an equation?

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An expression is a combination of numbers, variables, and operations without an equality sign, while an equation states that two expressions are equal.

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What does 'the sum of a number and 10' look like in algebraic form?

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n + 10

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2A

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How do you express 'the difference of 5 and a number' in algebraic form?

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5 - n

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CCSS.6.EE.B.6