Writing Expressions

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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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Translate the phrase: 'the product of a number and eight'.

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8x

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Translate the phrase: 'the quotient of a number and twelve'.

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x/12

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Translate the phrase: '4 more than three times the amount of c candy bars'.

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3c + 4

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Translate the phrase: 'the sum of a number and five'.

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x + 5

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Translate the phrase: 'a number less than eleven'.

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11 - x

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What does 'product' mean in mathematical terms?

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The product is the result of multiplying two or more numbers together.

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What does 'quotient' mean in mathematical terms?

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The quotient is the result of dividing one number by another.

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What does 'sum' mean in mathematical terms?

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The sum is the result of adding two or more numbers together.

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What does 'less than' indicate in an expression?

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'Less than' indicates subtraction in an expression.