6.EE.2 - Expressions

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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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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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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.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2C

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What is the expression for 'twice a number'?

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2b, where b is the number.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2A

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How do you express '9 more than 6 times a number'?

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6n + 9, where n is the number.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2A

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What is the cost expression for leasing a car for m months?

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2500 + 325m, where m is the number of months.

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CCSS.HSF.LE.B.5

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If m = 6, what is the cost to lease the car?

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$4450, calculated as 2500 + 325*6.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.6

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How do you evaluate the expression 3 x 15s - 6h when s = 1.5 and h = 3?

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49.5, calculated as 3 x 15(1.5) - 6(3).

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2C

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What does the expression 15n - 5 represent?

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It represents 5 less than the product of 15 and n.

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CCSS.HSA-SSE.A.1A

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What is the difference between an expression and an equation?

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An expression does not have an equality sign, while an equation does.

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What is a variable in an expression?

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A variable is a symbol (often a letter) that represents an unknown value.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B