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 (like addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division) but does not have an equal sign.

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What does the term 'sum' mean in mathematics?

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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 in mathematics?

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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 in mathematics?

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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 in mathematics?

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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 '2 times the sum of 14 and 12' as a numerical expression?

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Does a numerical expression have an answer?

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No, a numerical expression does not have an answer until it is evaluated.

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Which symbol represents multiplication?

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How do you write 'the quotient of 9 and 3 times 5' as a numerical expression?

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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 states that two expressions are equal.