Developing 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 the variable 'b' represent in the context of dividing cookies into bags?

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The variable 'b' represents the number of bags that the cookies are being divided into.

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How do you express the total number of cookies in each bag if you have 16 cookies and 'b' bags?

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The expression is 16 ÷ b.

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If Rudy has 'b' bouncy balls and Mitch has 35 more, how do you express the number of bouncy balls Mitch has?

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The expression is b + 35.

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What is the expression for the total number of pictures drawn by Juan and his brother if Juan draws 14 and his brother draws 'p'?

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The expression is 14 + p.

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How do you calculate the total cost of aquarium tickets for 'n' people if each ticket costs $27?

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The expression is 27n.

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If Kenneth has 'g' gumballs and Maggie has 29 fewer, how do you express the number of gumballs Maggie has?

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The expression is g - 29.

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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 to simplify an expression?

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To simplify an expression means to combine like terms and reduce it to its simplest form.

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What is a variable in mathematics?

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A variable is a symbol, often a letter, that represents an unknown value.