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Hello, I'm confused on this one. Writing English expression into algebraic language.

Hello, I'm confused on this one. Writing English expression into algebraic language-example-1
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Explanation:

Firstly, you need to understand that are many operations symbols that are used in algebra. The operations are listed below


+\text{ , - , }*,\text{ }(\square)/(\square)

When translating a word statement into an algebraic equation, the following points are very important

0. Read the problem carefully and figure out what you are asked to find

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1. Assign a variable to what you are looking for

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2. Write down the variables

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3. Write down the expression or equation

As you can see from the first question given,

A number multiplied by 24

Firstly, we need to assign a variable.

Let the variable be m

The next step is to identify the operation is the statement

The mathematical operation is multiplication

Hence, the expression is written below as

A number multiplied by 24 = m x 24

PART 4

A number multiplied by 2 and then take away 21

Firstly, assign a variable

Let the variable be m

Secondly, multiply the variable by 2

m x 2 = 2m

Take away mean minus

The next thing is to take away 21

Therefore, we have

2m - 21