Evaluating Numeric Expressions

Numerical Expressions

Numerical expressions are number "sentences" that represent word phrases that include one or more mathematical operations like +, -, x, or division.

Here are some examples:

• 4 subtracted from the sum of 5 and 6

• ( 5 + 6 ) - 4

the product of 7 and 8 subtracted from 60

60 - ( 7 x 8 )

Multiple Choice

the sum of 4 and 2 added to the product of 4 and 2

• (4 - 2) + (4 x 2)

• (4 + 2 ) + (4 x 2 )