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LESSON

Algebraic

Representation

When you solve an algebra word problem, you must first be able to trans-

late the conditions of the problem into an equation involving algebraic

expressions. An algebraic expression will consist of variables (letters),

numbers, operation signs (þ, 
, , ), and grouping symbols such as

parentheses.

Here are some common phrases that are used in algebra word problems:

Additioncan be denoted by

sum

added to

increased by

larger than

more than

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