Writing 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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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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Translate the phrase: 'the sum of a number and five'.

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x + 5

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2A

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Translate the phrase: 'six times a number'.

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6x

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CCSS.7.EE.A.2

CCSS.HSA.SSE.A.2

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Translate the phrase: '4 more than three times the amount of c candy bars'.

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3c + 4

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2A

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What does the phrase 'the quotient of' indicate in mathematics?

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It indicates division.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.2

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Evaluate the expression 4a if a=5.

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20

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2C

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What is the mathematical operation for 'decreased by'?

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Subtraction.

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CCSS.2.OA.A.1

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What is the mathematical operation for 'increased by'?

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Addition.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.6

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Translate the phrase: 'the difference between a number and 10'.

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x - 10

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2A

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What does 'twice a number' mean in mathematical terms?

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2x

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2A