Math Expressions and Equations

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Which of the following best describes a mathematical expression?

  • A problem that requires complex methods to solve it.
  • A formula that always results in a whole number.
  • A statement that demonstrates equality between two quantities.
  • A combination of numbers and mathematical operations. (correct)

What is the defining characteristic of a mathematical equation?

  • The presence of an equal sign. (correct)
  • The absence of any equal sign.
  • It must be solvable by a single arithmetic operation.
  • It must use at least two different operations.

Which of the following demonstrates an expression?

  • $5 + 3 = 8$
  • $x = 10$
  • $3x - 7 = 5$
  • $x + 2$ (correct)

Which of the following demonstrates an equation?

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Consider the equation $20 - x = 7$. Which operation would you use to isolate x and solve the equation?

<p>Subtraction (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

You initially have 5 apples and then acquire 3 more. Using addition, what it the total number of apples you now possess?

<p>8 apples (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Evaluate $15 \div 3$.

<p>5 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

To determine the total cost of buying 4 toys that each cost $5, which mathematical operation should you use?

<p>Multiplication (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A recipe requires 2 cups of flour. If you want to double the recipe, how many cups of flour will you need?

<p>4 cups (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which scenario represents a practical application of using an equation?

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What is the result of $8 + 6$?

<p>14 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

To determine which of two classes has more students, which operation should be used?

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If you divide 24 cookies equally among 8 friends, what number of cookies will each friend get?

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What is the total value when you combine 12, 20, and 8?

<p>40 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If a single book costs $10, what would be the total cost of purchasing 3 books?

<p>$30 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the outcome of dividing 45 by 15?

<p>3 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What operation is needed to determine difference in price between two items? For example, how many more dollars you need.

<p>Subtraction (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If a car maintains a consistent speed of 60 miles per hour, how far will it travel in 2 hours?

<p>120 miles (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many sides does a triangle have?

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Flashcards

Mathematical Expression

A combination of numbers and mathematical operations.

Mathematical Equation

The equal sign (=) indicates that two expressions have the same value.

Expression Example

A mathematical statement without the equal sign, such as 'x + 2'.

Equation Example

A mathematical statement with an equals sign, such as x - 5 = 10.

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Solving 20 - 7

Subtraction.

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Buying More Apples

Addition

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15 ÷ 3

Division

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Total Cost of Toys

Multiplication

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Doubling 2 Cups

4 cups

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Real-life Equation

Calculating the total cost of items.

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What is 8 + 6?

14

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Comparing Student Numbers

Subtraction.

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Sharing 24 Cookies

4 cookies

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What is 12 + 20 + 8?

30

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3 Books at $10

$30

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45 / 15

30

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How many more dollars?

Subtraction

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Travel Distance in 2hrs

120 miles

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Triangle Sides

3

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Study Notes

  • A mathematical expression is combination of numbers and operations
  • A mathematical equation requires an equal sign
  • x + 2 is an example of an expression
  • x - 5 = 10 is an example of an equation
  • Subtraction helps to solve 20 - 7
  • If you have 5 apples and buy 3 more, you have 8 apples
  • The result of 15 ÷ 3 is 5
  • Multiplication helps determines total cost of 4 toys at $5 each.
  • If a recipe calls for 2 cups of flour and you want to make it twice, you need 4 cups
  • Calculating the total price of items is a real-life example of using an equation.
  • 8 + 6 = 14
  • Subtraction compares the number of students in two classes.
  • If you divide 24 cookies among 8 friends, each gets 4 cookies.
  • The total of 12, 20, and 8 is 30
  • If you buy 3 books for $10 each, the total cost is $30
  • The result of 45-15 is 30
  • Subtraction determines how many more dollars are needed
  • If a car travels 60 miles in 1 hour, it will travel 120 miles in 2 hours
  • A triangle has 3 sides

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