Math Expressions Flashcard

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What is a numerical expression?

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A numerical expression is a mathematical phrase that includes numbers and operations (such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division) but does not include an equal sign.

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How do you write 'the square of 5' as a numerical expression?

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5^2

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What is the distributive property?

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The distributive property states that a(b + c) = ab + ac, meaning you can distribute a number across a sum.

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What is the equivalent expression of 24x + 18y using the distributive property?

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6(4x + 3y)

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43

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How do you simplify the expression 3(2y - 4) + 4y?

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14y - 12

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What does it mean to simplify an expression?

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To simplify an expression means to reduce it to its simplest form, combining like terms and performing operations.

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What is a whole-number exponent?

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A whole-number exponent indicates how many times a number (the base) is multiplied by itself.

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