Expression Word Problems

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Mitch has 35 more bouncy balls than Rudy. Rudy has b bouncy balls. How many bouncy balls does Mitch have?

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b + 35

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Jerry buys x cakes, each costing $5. How much money did he spend?

Back

5x

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Rhonda took 60 photos and divided them among p pages. How many photos are on each page?

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60 / p

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You and four friends contribute m dollars for food. What is the total amount contributed?

Back

5m

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Your mom wins $100 and wants to split it among c children. How much does each child receive?

Back

100 ÷ c

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What is an algebraic expression?

Back

A mathematical phrase that can include numbers, variables, and operators.

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Define a variable in mathematics.

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A symbol used to represent an unknown value.

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What does it mean to evaluate an expression?

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To calculate the value of an expression by substituting variables with numbers.

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What is a word problem?

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A mathematical problem expressed in words, requiring translation into an equation.

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How do you translate a word problem into an algebraic expression?

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Identify keywords and relationships, then use variables to represent unknowns.