Expression Word Problems

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What is an expression in mathematics?

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An expression is a combination of numbers, variables, and operators (such as +, -, *, /) that represents a value.

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What does it mean to simplify an expression?

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To simplify an expression means to reduce it to its simplest form by combining like terms and performing operations.

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What is a variable in an expression?

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A variable is a symbol (usually a letter) that represents an unknown value in an expression or equation.

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What is the distributive property?

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The distributive property states that a(b + c) = ab + ac, meaning you can distribute a factor across a sum.

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How do you create an expression from a word problem?

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Identify the quantities involved, determine the operations needed, and use variables to represent unknowns.

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What does 'g divided by 9' look like as an expression?

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g/9

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What is the expression for spending $20 on a shirt and d dollars on jeans?

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20 + d

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How do you simplify 3(e + 2)?

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3e + 6

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What is the expression for the cost of p pounds of strawberries at $1.95 per pound?

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$1.95p

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What does it mean to evaluate an expression?

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To evaluate an expression means to calculate its value by substituting the variables with specific numbers.