Interpretin

NumericalgExpressions
Learning Target:
I will be able to write and match
simple numerical expressions.
Vocab:
Expression- a mathematical statement
involving only numbers and one or more
operation symbols
 Key Words:
Addition Subtraction Multiplication Division
• add • take away • multiply • divide
• altogether • difference • each • each
• and • fewer • twice • quotient
• both • gave away • product • share equally
• in all • less • in all • goes into
• sum of • how much more • double
• total • change
• increase • decrease
Process:
Break apart the problem to
determine which operation symbol
is needed and pull out data for the
expression.
 Examples:
The sum of 65 and p a less than 55
65 + p 55 - a
Practice:
• Twice the sum of 5 and b
• 12 decreased by n
• 40 shared equally among v
Answers:
• 2(5+b)
• 12 - n
• 40 ÷ v
 Word Problem
Write and expression to solve.
Rachel and her 3 friends each bough lemonade for 2
dollars. How many money was spent?
Answer

(1+3)x2