Writing 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 (such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division) but does not include an equal sign.

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How do you translate the phrase 'subtract twelve from the product of six and four' into a numerical expression?

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The numerical expression is (6 x 4) - 12.

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What does the term 'product' refer to in mathematics?

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The term 'product' refers to the result of multiplying two or more numbers together.

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How do you express 'the sum of eight and six' in numerical form?

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The numerical expression is 8 + 6.

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What is the correct numerical expression for 'subtract the sum of eight and six from twenty-four'?

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The numerical expression is 24 - (8 + 6).

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How do you express 'the sum of twelve and eight divided by the product of two and two'?

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The numerical expression is (12 + 8) / (2 x 2).

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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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How do you express 'half of the difference of 37 and 13' in numerical form?

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The numerical expression is 1/2 * (37 - 13).

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What is the meaning of 'divided by' in a numerical expression?

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'Divided by' indicates that one number is to be divided by another, represented by the symbol '/'.

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How do you express 'Carlos bought 6 packages of 20 baseball cards and then bought 3 more packages of 12 baseball cards' in numerical form?

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The numerical expression is (6 x 20) + (3 x 12).

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