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5th Grade Math
2. CA.5.OA.2
2.1 Writing expressions with variables
Writing Expressions with Variables
Turn everyday words into algebraic expressions by spotting key operation words and matching them to a variable and a math symbol.
What You'll Learn
Identify keywords such as sum, difference, product, and quotient that signal which operation to use.
Translate a word phrase into an algebraic expression by replacing the unknown amount with a variable.
Write an expression for a quotient, such as the quotient of 9 and c, as \(9 \div c\).
Build two different expressions that describe the same figure, such as the perimeter of a rectangle.
Check an expression by testing it with a number in place of the variable.
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