I have to write an example of an algebraic expression and an equation in word problem form can anyone help me with this? I am unsure where to even begin.....
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Absolutely! I can definitely help you with that.
Let's start by understanding the difference between an algebraic expression and an equation.
An algebraic expression is a mathematical phrase that contains variables, numbers, and operations (such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division). It does not have an equal sign (=) and does not show any kind of equality or relationship.
On the other hand, an equation is a mathematical statement that shows the equality between two algebraic expressions. It contains an equal sign (=) and represents a balance or relationship between the two sides.
To write an example of an algebraic expression in word problem form, you need to determine the variables, numbers, and operations involved in the problem. Then, combine them to form a phrase or statement.
Let's consider an example:
Word Problem: Mary wants to buy some shirts. Each shirt costs $15, and she wants to buy x number of shirts. Write an algebraic expression to represent the total cost of the shirts.
Solution: In this problem, the variable we need to represent is the number of shirts, x. The cost of each shirt is $15. To find the total cost, we need to multiply the number of shirts (x) by the cost of each shirt ($15).
Algebraic Expression: Total cost = 15x
Now, let's move on to an example of an equation in word problem form.
Word Problem: Juan is saving money for a vacation. He already has $150 saved, and he wants to save a total of $500. Write an equation to determine how much more money Juan needs to save.
Solution: In this problem, we need to determine the amount of money Juan needs to save. We know that he already has $150 saved, and he wants to save a total of $500. To find the difference, we need to subtract the amount Juan already has from the total amount he wants to save.
Equation: Total amount needed to save - Amount already saved = Amount left to save
Let 'x' represent the amount left to save.
500 - 150 = x
Equation: 350 = x
Therefore, Juan needs to save an additional $350.
I hope these explanations and examples help you understand how to write algebraic expressions and equations in word problem form. If you have any further questions or need additional assistance, feel free to ask!