Expression Word Problems

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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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What does it mean to simplify an expression?

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

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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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 the multiplication over addition.

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CCSS.3.OA.B.5

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How do you represent 'g divided by 9' as an expression?

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g/9

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2A

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What is the difference between an expression and an equation?

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An expression does not have an equality sign, while an equation does.

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CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

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How do you create an expression for 'three times the sum of e and 2'?

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3(e + 2)

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2A

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What does 'the difference of h and 9 divided by 3' look like as an expression?

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(h - 9)/3

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2A

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How do you express 'the quotient of j and 8'?

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j/8

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2A

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What is a variable in an expression?

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A variable is a symbol (usually a letter) that represents an unknown value.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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What does it mean to evaluate an expression?

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To evaluate an expression means to calculate its value by substituting the variables with numbers.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2C