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What does it mean to write an expression?

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Writing an expression means creating a mathematical phrase that can include numbers, variables, and operations (like addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division) without an equality sign.

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What is the order of operations in mathematics?

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The order of operations is a set of rules that determines the sequence in which calculations are performed. It is often remembered by the acronym PEMDAS: Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division (from left to right), Addition and Subtraction (from left to right).

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What does the (P) in PEMDAS stand for?

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The (P) in PEMDAS stands for Parentheses.

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What does the (M) in PEMDAS stand for?

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The (M) in PEMDAS stands for Multiplication.

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What does the (D) in PEMDAS stand for?

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The (D) in PEMDAS stands for Division.

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What does the (A) in PEMDAS stand for?

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The (A) in PEMDAS stands for Addition.

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What does the (S) in PEMDAS stand for?

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The (S) in PEMDAS stands for Subtraction.

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How do you simplify the expression 12 ÷ 3 x 4?

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You first divide 12 by 3 to get 4, then multiply by 4 to get 16.

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CCSS.5.OA.A.2

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What is the difference between an expression and an equation?

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An expression is a combination of numbers, variables, and operations without an equality sign, while an equation states that two expressions are equal, using an equality sign.

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What is the result of adding 3 and 11, then dividing by 2?

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