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 (like +, -, ×, ÷) that represents a value.

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What does the term 'sum' mean?

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The term 'sum' refers to the result of adding two or more numbers together.

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What does the term 'difference' mean?

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

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What does the term 'product' mean?

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The term 'product' refers to the result of multiplying two or more numbers together.

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What does the term 'quotient' mean?

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The term 'quotient' refers to the result of dividing one number by another.

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How do you write 'the sum of 8 and 5' as an expression?

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8 + 5

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How do you write 'the difference of 10 and 3' as an expression?

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10 - 3

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How do you write 'the product of 4 and 7' as an expression?

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4 × 7

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How do you write 'the quotient of 20 and 5' as an expression?

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20 ÷ 5

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What is the expression for 'c take away 9 divided into 5 groups'?

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(c - 9) / 5