Translating Numerical Expressions

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What does the word 'product' mean in mathematics?

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The result of multiplying two or more numbers together.

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Which symbol represents 'product'?

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x

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What does the word 'quotient' mean in mathematics?

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The result of dividing one number by another.

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Which symbol represents 'quotient'?

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÷

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Translate the expression 'five times the difference of 6 and 2' into a numerical expression.

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5 x (6 - 2)

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Translate the expression '6 times the sum of 12 and 8' into a numerical expression.

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6 x (12 + 8)

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What is the difference between 'sum' and 'difference' in mathematics?

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'Sum' refers to the result of addition, while 'difference' refers to the result of subtraction.

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Translate the expression '3 x (12 - 4)' into words.

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3 times the difference between 12 and 4.

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What is the order of operations in mathematics?

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The order is Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division (from left to right), Addition and Subtraction (from left to right).

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What does 'times' indicate in a mathematical expression?

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It indicates multiplication.