Expressions Review 6th Grade

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What is a coefficient in an expression?

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A coefficient is a numerical factor in a term of an expression. For example, in the expression 4m, 4 is the coefficient.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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What does the (E) in PEMDAS stand for?

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The (E) in PEMDAS stands for 'exponents', which indicates the order of operations in mathematics.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.1

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What is the order of operations in mathematics?

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The order of operations is a set of rules that determines the sequence in which calculations are performed. It is often remembered by the acronym PEMDAS: Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division (from left to right), Addition and Subtraction (from left to right).

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CCSS.7.NS.A.3

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How do you write an expression for half as many students in the English class as in the math class?

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If 's' represents the number of students in the math class, the expression for the English class would be s ÷ 2.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.6

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What is the result of (3 + 4)² - 32?

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The result is 17.

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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 is the difference between an expression and an equation?

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

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What is the value of the expression 30 + (16/2)?

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The value of the expression is 38.

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CCSS.5.OA.A.1

CCSS.5.OA.A.2

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What is the purpose of parentheses in mathematical expressions?

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

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CCSS.5.OA.A.1

CCSS.5.OA.A.2

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What is a variable in mathematics?

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

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B