Writing Expressions from Word Problems

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What is an expression in mathematics?

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An expression is a combination of numbers, variables, and operators (such as +, -, *, /) that represents a value.

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How do you represent '7 fewer than x' in an expression?

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The expression is x - 7.

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What is the formula to find the cost of each ticket if the total cost is known?

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The cost of each ticket can be represented as Total Cost ÷ Number of Tickets.

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If Mr. Marcin has 92 prizes and splits them into b bags, how do you express the number of prizes per bag?

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The expression is 92 ÷ b.

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How do you express the number of frogs left in a pond if there were 47 frogs and f frogs hopped away?

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The expression is 47 - f.

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What is the expression for the total amount of money made if someone earns a fixed amount per week for x weeks?

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The expression is Fixed Amount × x.

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What does the variable 'x' typically represent in word problems?

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The variable 'x' often represents an unknown quantity that needs to be determined.

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How can you express a situation where a total amount is divided among a certain number of items?

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You can express it as Total Amount ÷ Number of Items.

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What is the importance of translating word problems into mathematical expressions?

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Translating word problems into expressions helps to clarify the relationships between quantities and allows for easier problem-solving.

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What does it mean to 'split evenly' in a mathematical context?

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To 'split evenly' means to divide a total quantity into equal parts.