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Mathematics (Grade 6)

Expressions and Equations

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Expressions and Equations: Overview of Expressions and Equations

Writing Multiplication and Division Phrases as Expressions

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Writing Multiplication And Division Phrases As Expressions
Introduction

In math, word phrases can be written as expressions using numbers and symbols. This helps you translate everyday language into math so you can...

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Let’s say your teacher is planning a class field trip and needs to get things ready.

The exact number of students is unknown, so we represent it using a variable.

For the field trip, each student must bring 2 permission slips.

If she lets n stand for the number of students, then the total number of permission slips needed is t...