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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What does 'the difference of' mean in an expression?

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'The difference of' refers to the result of subtracting one number from another.

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What does 'the sum of' mean in an expression?

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'The sum of' refers to the result of adding two or more numbers together.

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What does 'the product of' mean in an expression?

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'The product of' refers to the result of multiplying two or more numbers together.

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What does 'the quotient of' mean in an expression?

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'The quotient of' refers to the result of dividing one number by another.

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Write an expression for: the difference of sixteen and two divided by seven.

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(16 - 2) ÷ 7

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Write an expression for: the quotient of fifteen and three minus four.

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15 ÷ 3 - 4

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Write an expression for: the quotient of twenty and two.

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20 ÷ 2

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Write words to match the expression: 8 ÷ 2 x (5 + 5).

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the quotient of eight and two times the sum of five and five

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Write an expression for: the sum of three and eleven.

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3 + 11