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 it mean to 'decrease' a number?

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To decrease a number means to subtract a certain value from it.

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What is the sum of two numbers?

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The sum is the result of adding two or more numbers together.

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What is a quotient?

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A quotient is the result of dividing one number by another.

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What does 'twice a number' mean?

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'Twice a number' means to multiply that number by 2.

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How do you represent 'increased by' in an expression?

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'Increased by' means to add a certain value to the original number.

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What is the product of two numbers?

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The product is the result of multiplying two or more numbers together.

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How do you express '5 less than a number'?

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You express it as 'number - 5'.

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What does 'a number divided by 4' look like in an expression?

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It is represented as 'number ÷ 4'.

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What is the difference between two numbers?

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The difference is the result of subtracting one number from another.