Expression Word Problems

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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 'product' mean in a word problem?

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The term 'product' refers to the result of multiplying two or more numbers or expressions.

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CCSS.3.OA.D.8

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How do you represent '4 less than 5u' as an expression?

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5u - 4.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2A

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What does 'increased by' indicate in a word problem?

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It indicates addition. For example, 'three times f increased by nine' means 3f + 9.

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CCSS.7.EE.A.2

CCSS.HSA.SSE.A.2

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What is the expression for the cost of strawberries at $1.95 per pound for p pounds?

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$1.95p.

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CCSS.HSA-SSE.A.1A

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How do you simplify the expression 3(e + 2)?

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3e + 6.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.3

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What does 'three times' indicate in a word problem?

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It indicates multiplication. For example, 'three times f' means 3f.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2A

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What is the difference between an expression and an equation?

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An expression does not have an equality sign, while an equation does.

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How do you represent 'the sum of a number and 4' as an expression?

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x + 4, where x is the number.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2A

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What does 'less than' indicate in a word problem?

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It indicates subtraction. For example, '4 less than 5u' means 5u - 4.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2A