Evaluate/Translate Simple Expressions

Theresa bought three containers of tennis balls at $2.98 each. She had a coupon for $1 off. Her mom paid for half of the remaining cost. What expression describes the amount Theresa has to pay.

• 3 x 2.98 - 1 ÷ 2

• 3 x 2.98 - 1 x 2

• [(3 x 2.98) - 1] ÷ 2

• 3 x (2.98 - 1) ÷ 2

What operation should be done first?
[ ( 4 + 2 ) - 1 ] x 3

• Addition

• Subtraction

• Multiplication

• Division

What operation should be done first?
{[ 3 + {(4x3) ÷ 2]} x 6

• Addition

• Subtraction

• Multiplication

• Division

Identify parenthesis.

• ( )

• [ ]

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Identify brackets

• ( )

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Identify braces

• ( )

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Identify all examples of grouping symbols

• ( )

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Select the expression that matches the verbal phrase.

Add 8 and 7, and then multiply by 2

• 2 ( 8 - 7 )

• (8 x 7) + 2

• (8+7)x2

• 30

Select the expression that matches the verbal phrase.

Subtract 214 from 721 and then divide by 5.

• (721 ÷ 214) - 5

• 721 - 214 ÷5

• (721 ÷ 5) - 214

• (721 - 214) ÷ 5

Select the statement that describes the expression below.

[(21 + 1.5) x 12] - 5

• The sum of 21 and 1.5 times the difference of 12 and 5

• 21 and 1.5 multiplied by 12 and then decreased by 5

• The sum of 21 and 1.5 multiplied by 12 and divided by 5

• The product of 21 and 1.5 times 12 minus 5