Expressions CFA

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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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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 and performing the operations.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2C

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What is the order of operations?

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The order of operations is a set of rules that determines the sequence in which calculations are performed: Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division (from left to right), Addition and Subtraction (from left to right). This is often remembered by the acronym PEMDAS.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.3

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What is a prime number?

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A prime number is a natural number greater than 1 that has no positive divisors other than 1 and itself.

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CCSS.4.OA.B.4

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What is prime factorization?

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Prime factorization is the process of expressing a number as the product of its prime factors.

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CCSS.4.OA.B.4

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How do you find the value of an expression like 6 + 5 × (8 ÷ 2)²?

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First, follow the order of operations: calculate inside the parentheses, then the exponent, followed by multiplication, and finally addition.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.3

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What is the difference between an equation and an expression?

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

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What does it mean for two expressions to be equivalent?

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Two expressions are equivalent if they have the same value for all values of their variables.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.4

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How can you represent 'three times a number' mathematically?

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It can be represented as 3x, where x is the number.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.6

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What is the value of 6³?

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The value of 6³ is 216.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.1