Writing Expressions

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What is an expression in mathematics?

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An expression is a combination of numbers, variables, and operations (like addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division) that represents a value.

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How do you write an expression for 'Jordan makes 100 dollars each week for x weeks'?

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What does 'subtract a number from 10' mean in terms of an expression?

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How do you express 'ten more than three times a number'?

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What does '15 miles less than Debbie' mean in terms of an expression?

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How do you express 'five dollars less than Tim's pay'?

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What is the difference between an equation and an expression?

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An equation states that two expressions are equal, while an expression does not include an equality sign.

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What does the term 'variable' mean in mathematics?

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A variable is a symbol (like x or y) that represents an unknown value.

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What is the purpose of using expressions in math?

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Expressions are used to represent real-world situations and to perform calculations.

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How do you write an expression for 'the sum of a number and 5'?

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