Writing Multi-Step Expressions

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What is a multi-step expression?

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A multi-step expression is a mathematical expression that requires more than one operation to simplify or solve. It often involves addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.

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How do you represent 'five more than a number'?

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What does 'three less than a number' mean in mathematical terms?

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How do you express 'the sum of a number and five'?

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What is the expression for 'ten less than the sum of triple a number and five'?

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How do you write 'triple the difference of a number and three'?

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What does 'six times the sum of a number and four' translate to in an expression?

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How do you express 'Gavin is two inches shorter than Ellie's height plus four'?

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What is the first step in solving a multi-step expression?

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The first step is to identify and perform operations in the correct order, following the order of operations (PEMDAS/BODMAS).

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What does PEMDAS stand for?

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PEMDAS stands for Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division (from left to right), Addition and Subtraction (from left to right).