6th grade math expressions

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What is exponent form?

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Exponent form is a way to express repeated multiplication of the same number. For example, 4 * 4 * 4 * 4 * 4 * 4 * 4 * 4 can be written as 4^8.

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How do you express '5 less than j' in an equation?

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The expression is j - 5.

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What is the Order of Operations?

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The Order of Operations is the rule that defines the sequence in which operations are performed: Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division (left to right), Addition and Subtraction (left to right).

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Evaluate 6p - 3 when p = 2.

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The answer is 9.

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What should you do first in the expression 12 ÷ 3 x 4?

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You should do 12 ÷ 3 first.

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What does the term 'variable' mean in math?

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A variable is a symbol, often a letter, that represents a number in an expression or equation.

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What is a mathematical expression?

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A mathematical expression is a combination of numbers, variables, and operators (like +, -, *, /) that represents a value.

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What is the difference between an expression and an equation?

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An expression does not have an equal sign and represents a value, while an equation states that two expressions are equal.

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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 numbers for variables.

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What is the purpose of parentheses in math expressions?

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Parentheses indicate which operations should be performed first in an expression.