Numeric/Written Expressions

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What is a numeric expression?

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A numeric expression is a mathematical phrase that includes numbers and operations (like addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division) but does not have an equal sign.

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What is a written expression?

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A written expression is a phrase that describes a mathematical operation using words instead of numbers and symbols.

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How do you represent 'the sum of 8 and 4 divided by 2' in numeric form?

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(8 + 4) ÷ 2

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What does '37 more than the difference of 24 and 20' mean in numeric form?

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37 + (24 - 20)

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How do you express '6 times the sum of 12 and 8' in numeric form?

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6 x (12 + 8)

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What is the numeric expression for '6 less than the product of 3 and 8'?

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(3 x 8) - 6

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How do you write 'the product of 8 and 5 divided by 4' in numeric form?

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(8 x 5) ÷ 4

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What is the order of operations in mathematics?

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The order of operations is Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division (from left to right), Addition and Subtraction (from left to right), often abbreviated as PEMDAS.

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What does 'the difference of two numbers' mean?

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

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What is the meaning of 'the product of two numbers'?

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The product of two numbers is the result of multiplying them together.