2.1.3

Writing Expressions

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Writing Expressions

We can use algebraic expressions to describe real life situations.

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Example 1

  • Katie has five blue balloons and 2 green balloons. Using the letters b and g to represent blue and green, write an expression to describe this.
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Example 1 cont.

  • Remember, we don't need to use a '×' sign between the letter and the number it is multiplied by.
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Example 2

  • A town contains 10 x-ray machines and 3 yoghurt shops. Using x and y to represent x-ray machines and yoghurt shops, write an expression to describe this.
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Example 2 cont.

  • Remember, we don't need to use a '×' sign between the letter and the number it is multiplied by.

Jump to other topics

1Number

1.1Place Value

1.2Factors & Multiples

1.3Operations

1.4Fractions, Decimals & Percentages

1.5Growth & Decay

1.6Measurements & Units

1.7Accuracy

2Algebra

3Ratio, Proportion & Rates of Change

4Geometry & Measures

5Probability

6Statistics

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