Write variable expressions
Key notes:
When writing mathematical expressions, look for keywords to help you identify the operation.
Learn with an example
📢 Write an expression for the operation described below.
divide 3 by y
Look for keywords.
divide 3 by y
The keyword is divide. Use the keyword to convert the description into an expression.
divide 3 by y
3 / y
📢 Write an expression for the operation described below.
add 6 and u
Look for keywords.
add 6 and u
The keyword is add. Use the keyword to convert the description into an expression.
add 6 and u
6 + u
📢 Write an expression for the operation described below.
u divided by 2
Look for keywords.
u divided by 2
The keywords are divided by. Use the keywords to convert the description into an expression.
u divided by 2
u/2
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