Interpreting and Writing Numerical Expressions

Which expression matches the phrase "the sum of 7 and 3, divided by 2"?

• 7 + 3 ÷ 2

• 7 ÷ (3 + 2)

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What is the correct interpretation of (6 + 4) × 3

• Multiply 6 by 4, then add 3

• Add 6 and 4, then multiply by 3.

• Divide 6 by 4, then multiply by 3.

• Add 6 and 3, then multiply by 4.

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Which of the following expressions represents "the quotient of 30 and 5, plus 4"?

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How do you write "3 less than the product of 5 and 9"?

• 3 × (5 + 9)

• 5 × 9 − 3

• 3 × (5 − 9)

• (5 × 9) ÷ 3

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Translate the expression (8 + 4) − (3 × 2) into words:

• The sum of 8 and 4, subtracted from 3 times 2.

• Add 8 and 4, then subtract the product of 3 and 2.

• Subtract 3 from 8, then multiply by 2 and subtract 4.

• Subtract the sum of 8 and 4 from 3 times 2.

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Which expression represents "5 more than the product of 7 and 2"?

• 5 + (7 × 2)

• 5 × (7 + 2)

• (7 × 2) − 5

• 5 × 7 + 2

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What does the expression (9 − 3) × 4 mean?

• Subtract 3 from 9, then multiply by 4.

• Multiply 9 by 3, then subtract 4.

• Add 9 and 3, then multiply by 4

• Divide 9 by 3, then multiply by 4

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Which of the following is the correct expression for "triple the sum of 8 and 6"?

• 3 × (8 + 6)

• (3 + 8) + 6

• 3 + (8 × 6)

• 8 × (3 + 6)

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Translate the phrase "the difference of 15 and 7, divided by 2" into an expression:

• 15 × (7 − 2)

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Which expression matches the phrase "the product of 4 and 3, then subtract 7"?

• (4 + 3) − 7

• 4 × 3 − 7

• (4 x 3) + 7

• 4 + (3 × 7)

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