Words to know:
numerical expression - consisting of numbers and operations. For example 3 x 8 is a numerical expression
variable - a letter used to represent one or more numbers.
variable expression - consisting of numbers, variables, and operations. Ex. 2y is a numerical expression (2y means 2 times y).
evaluate - to solve an expression
Common words and phrases for addition:
plus
the sum of
increased by
total
more than
added to
Common words and phrases for subtraction:
minus
the difference of
decreased by
fewer than
less than
subtracted from
Common words and phrases for multiplication:
times
the product of
multiplied by
of
Common words and phrases for division:
divided by
divided into
the quotient of
Friday, September 11, 2009
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