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Question 480637: I really need help with writing expressions and equations its hard
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A variable (one or more) is a symbol used to represent a number in an expression or an equation. The value of this number can change.
An algebraic expression is a mathematical expression that consists of variables, numbers and operations. The value of this expression can change.
if you have a
Phrase:
fourteen decreased by a number p
you will write an
Expression
14+-+p
how to write a sentence as an algebraic equation:
if you have a
Sentence:
Jeanne has $17 in her piggy bank. How much money does she need to buy a game that costs $68?
you will write an
Algebraic Equation:
17+%2B+x+=+68
In the problem above, x is a variable. The symbols 17+%2B+x+=+68 form an algebraic equation.