Understanding Expressions in Wolframalpha

Understanding Expressions in Wolframalpha

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics

7th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Emma Peterson

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The video tutorial explores the evaluation of three mathematical expressions using Wolframalpha, with variables x and y set to 2 and 3, respectively. The instructor highlights a surprising outcome when Wolframalpha interprets one of the expressions differently than expected. The video emphasizes the importance of understanding how different calculators may interpret expressions, leading to varying results.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What values were assigned to x and y in the expressions entered into Wolframalpha?

x = 4, y = 1

x = 1, y = 4

x = 2, y = 3

x = 3, y = 2

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the result of the first expression, 6 divided by the product of x and y, when x equals 2 and y equals 3?

2

1

0

3

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Wolframalpha interpret the third expression, 6 divided by x times y?

As 6 divided by x plus y

As 6 divided by the product of x and y

As 6x divided by y

As 6y divided by x

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the surprising outcome regarding the middle expression?

It was interpreted as 6 divided by x plus y

It was interpreted as 6 divided by the product of x and y

It was interpreted as 6x divided by y

It was interpreted as 6y divided by x

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Is the interpretation of the middle expression consistent across all calculators?

Yes, all calculators interpret it the same way

Yes, but only for specific values of x and y

No, it varies between different calculators

No, only Wolframalpha interprets it this way