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 (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 the expression for 'the sum of 12 and 8'?

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12 + 8

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How do you write the expression for 'the product of 10 and 11'?

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10 x 11

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How do you write the expression for 'the difference of 11 and 4'?

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11 - 4

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

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20 ÷ 5

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What is the numerical expression for 'three months of earning $80 each month'?

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3 x 80