6th Grade Expressions

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What is a constant in an expression?

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A constant is a fixed value that does not change. In the expression 3x - 17, the constant is -17.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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What are terms in an expression?

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Terms are the parts of an expression that are added or subtracted. In the expression 3x - 17, the terms are 3x and -17.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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What is the first step in solving the expression 3 x 48 ÷ (15 - 3)?

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The first step is to solve the expression inside the parentheses: 15 - 3 = 12.

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CCSS.5.OA.A.1

CCSS.5.OA.A.2

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How do you express 'three times the sum of 2 and e' mathematically?

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It is expressed as 3(e + 2).

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2A

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Evaluate the expression 5a + b for a = 6 and b = 3.

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5(6) + 3 = 30 + 3 = 33.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2C

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What is an expression in mathematics?

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An expression is a combination of numbers, variables, and operators (like +, -, ×, ÷) that represents a value.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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What is a variable in an expression?

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A variable is a symbol (like x or e) that represents an unknown value.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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What does it mean to evaluate an expression?

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To evaluate an expression means to calculate its value by substituting the variables with numbers.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2C

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What is the difference between an expression and an equation?

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An expression does not have an equal sign, while an equation does. An equation states that two expressions are equal.

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What is the distributive property?

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The distributive property states that a(b + c) = ab + ac. It allows you to multiply a single term by two or more terms inside a parentheses.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.3