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McGraw Hill Glencoe Algebra 1, 2012

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1. Variables and Expressions

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Exercise 20 Page 7

What operation does "less" represent?

x-35

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The key word is "less." This indicates that we should perform a subtraction. ...-...

The verbal expression "a number less 35" means that we should subtract 35 from a number. ...-35 When we say "a number," this is indicating an arbitrary number or a variable. If we call this number x, we can complete our expression. a num ber less 35 x - 35 Note that this is one of many possible ways to algebraically express the given verbal expression.

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Check Your Understanding p.7

H.O.T. Problems p.8

Standardized Test Practice p.9

Spiral Review p.9

Skills Review p.9