Numeric/Written Expressions

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What is a numeric expression?

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A numeric expression is a mathematical phrase that includes numbers and operation symbols (like +, -, ×, ÷) but does not have an equal sign.

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What is a written expression?

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A written expression is a mathematical phrase written in words that describes a numeric expression.

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How do you represent 'the sum of 8 and 4' in numeric form?

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8 + 4

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What does 'divided by' mean in a numeric expression?

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'Divided by' indicates that one number is being divided by another, represented by the symbol ÷.

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How do you write 'the difference of twenty-four and twenty' in numeric form?

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24 - 20

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What is the order of operations in mathematics?

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The order of operations is a set of rules that determines the sequence in which calculations are performed: Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division (from left to right), Addition and Subtraction (from left to right). Often remembered by the acronym PEMDAS.

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How do you express 'six times the sum of twelve and eight' in numeric form?

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6 × (12 + 8)

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What does 'more than' indicate in a written expression?

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'More than' indicates addition in a written expression.

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How do you write 'the product of six and four' in numeric form?

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6 × 4

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What is the numeric expression for 'eight plus the quotient of twenty-seven and three'?

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8 + (27 ÷ 3)