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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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How do you write an expression for 'half as many students'?

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What does 'product' mean in mathematics?

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The product is the result of multiplying two or more numbers or expressions together.

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Write the expression for 'the product of 4 and p'.

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What does 'difference' mean in mathematics?

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The difference is the result of subtracting one number from another.

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Write the expression for 'the difference of 100 and a number w'.

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How do you express 'a number decreased by 9'?

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What does 'three times as many' mean in terms of expressions?

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It means to multiply the quantity by 3.

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Write the expression for 'three times as many drinks on the tray'.

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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.