Writing Numerical Expressions

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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 have an equal sign.

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How do you represent '4 times the sum of 34 and 8' in numerical expression?

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4 × (34 + 8)

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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: Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division (from left to right), Addition and Subtraction (from left to right). This is often remembered by the acronym PEMDAS.

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How would you solve the expression 3 – (5 × 6)?

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First, calculate the multiplication: 5 × 6 = 30. Then, subtract: 3 - 30 = -27.

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What does 'the product of 6 and 8, divided by 4' look like as a numerical expression?

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(6 × 8) ÷ 4

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How do you express '5 times the difference between 54 and 49' in numerical form?

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5 × (54 – 49)

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What is the result of the expression (9 + 5) × 2?

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(9 + 5) × 2 = 14 × 2 = 28.

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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 and operations without an equal sign, while an equation is a statement that two expressions are equal, containing an equal sign.

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How do you express 'the sum of 9 and 5, doubled' in numerical form?

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(9 + 5) × 2

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What is the meaning of 'the difference' in mathematics?

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The difference refers to the result of subtracting one number from another.

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