Writing Basic Expressions with Variables
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Mathematics
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5th - 7th Grade
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Laura Gois
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SWBAT Write Basic Expressions with Variables
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Numerical and Algebraic Expressions
we can write numerical expressions using phrases/words and operations
we can write algebraic expressions using phrases/words, variables, and operations
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Different words tell us to add, subtract, multiply or divide...
Can you think of any?
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Words that mean ADDITION
plus, sum, more than, increased by, greater than, added to
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Let's try writing some addition expressions!
10 more than 2
6 added to y
the sum of 11 and 5
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Multiple Choice
Which expression shows "the sum of 5 and x"
5 - x
5 + x
5x
5/x
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Fill in the Blanks
Write an expression for "5 added to n"
Type answer...
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Multiple Choice
Which is the correct expression for "15 + g"?
the product of 15 and g
g added to 15
the difference of 15 and g
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Words that mean SUBTRACTION
*Keep in mind order matters
less than, subtracted from, difference, decreased by, minus
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Let's try writing some subtraction expressions!
x minus 5
3 take away 2
7 subtracted from 10
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Multiple Choice
Which expression shows "the difference of x and y"?
x + y
x / y
y - x
x - y
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Fill in the Blanks
Write an expression for "6 subtracted from v"
Type answer...
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Words that mean MULTIPLICATION
product, times, multiply, groups of
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Let's try writing some multiplication expressions!
the product of 5 and x
7 times 10
8 multiplied by n
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Multiple Choice
Which expression shows "7 groups of r"?
7 - r
7r
7 + r
7 / r
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Fill in the Blanks
Write an expression for "the product of 5 and 6."
Type answer...
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Words that mean DIVISION
*keep in mind order matters
quotient, divided by, split up
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Let's try writing some division expressions!
6 divided by y
the quotient of 10 and 2
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Multiple Choice
Which expression shows "the quotient of 2 and n"?
2 - n
2 + n
2 / n
2 x n
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Multiple Choice
Which expression shows "x divided by y" ?
y/x
x/y
x - y
y + x
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Fill in the Blanks
Write an expression for "the quotient of 12 and m"
Type answer...
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