Expressions

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What is an expression in mathematics?

Back

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

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What does it mean to divide a total area into sections?

Back

Dividing a total area into sections means to split the area into equal parts, allowing us to find the area of each part.

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If a garden has an area of A square feet and is divided into 8 sections, how do you find the area of one section?

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You divide the total area A by the number of sections: A / 8.

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What is the expression for finding how many more items one person has than another?

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If one person has D items and another has 2 more, the expression is D + 2.

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How do you represent the total weight of multiple identical items?

Back

If one item weighs Y ounces and there are 3 items, the expression is Y x 3.

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What is the expression to find the area of one section if a table's area is F square feet and it is divided into 2 sections?

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The expression is F / 2.

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What does the expression N - 6 represent?

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It represents a quantity N decreased by 6.

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How do you express the total number of items if you have a certain number and you add more?

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You add the number of items to the additional amount: N + additional amount.

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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.

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If Sarah has D dogs, how do you express how many dogs Emily has if she has 2 more?

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The expression is D + 2.