Interpreting linear expressions, 2 | Introduction to algebra | Algebra I | Khan Academy

Let's practice matching expressions to their meaning in this example of interpreting linear expressions.

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[nickpopphan]

This really helped me on my math homework thanks

[munjeanand]

Hi, Sal, I really love your videos and I really enjoying to solve the problems . But, in word problem questions, it is very difficult to understand the questions. Actually, my English is not that much good.  Can you please help or suggest me that what should do in word problems?
Thanks

[nyarlathotep]

Sal, this is not useful because the layout for the Interpreting Linear Expressions page looks different now. If you could do a video with that layout, perhaps people would understand better. Would you consider that?

[THETHPHANTOM]

its like jquery was specifically designed for this site. great application.