Writing Numerical Expressions from Statements

Why is it important to read the problem carefully when writing numerical expressions?

• To ensure you understand the keywords and write the correct expression.

• To impress the teacher.

• To finish the assignment quickly.

• To avoid using a calculator.

What does the term 'quotient' refer to in a numerical expression?

• The result of a subtraction problem.

• The result of a multiplication problem.

• The result of an addition problem.

• The result of a division problem.

How would you write the expression for 'the quotient of 20 and 2'?

• 20 - 2

• 20 + 2

• 20 / 2

• 20 * 2

What does the term 'difference' refer to in a numerical expression?

• The result of a multiplication problem.

• The result of a division problem.

• The result of an addition problem.

• The result of a subtraction problem.

How would you write the expression for 'two times the difference of five and three'?

• 2 * (5 - 3)

• 2 + (5 - 3)

• 2 - (5 + 3)

• 2 / (5 - 3)

In the expression 'seven times four then add ten', which operation should be performed first?

• Addition

• Subtraction

• Multiplication

• Division

How would you write the expression for 'seven times four then add ten'?

• 7 * (4 + 10)

• 7 * 4 + 10

• 7 + 4 + 10

• 7 + 4 * 10

How can you represent the division of 20 by 4 in a fraction form?

• 20 + 4

• 20 - 4

• 20 / 4

• 20 * 4

What is the correct order of operations according to PEMDAS?

• Parentheses, Exponents, Division, Multiplication, Addition, Subtraction

• Parentheses, Exponents, Addition/Subtraction, Multiplication/Division

• Parentheses, Multiplication, Exponents, Division, Addition, Subtraction

• Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication/Division, Addition/Subtraction

How would you write the expression for 'subtract 12 from 23 then multiply by 4'?

• 23 - 12 * 4

• (23 - 12) * 4

• 23 - 12 + 4

• 23 * 4 - 12