What are the expressions?

An expression is a sentence with a minimum of two numbers and at least one math operation. This math operation can be addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. The structure of an expression is:

         Expression = (Number, Math Operator, Number)

For example,

    = 7 + 9

    = 23 × 4

    = 37 – 6

    = 25 + 9 – 4 ÷ 2

In all the given expressions, a math operator is used between the two numbers.

A math expression is different from a math equation. An equation will always use an equivalent (=) operator between two math expressions.

For example,

    = 25 + 7 = 64 ÷ 2

    = 20 × 5 = 102

The structure of defining math expression advances in different grades. In early grades, children are expected to write math expressions using numbers and operators. Later on, words help students to form a math expression.

Let’s consider a word problem.

Tom has to fill a box with oranges and apples. The number of apples should be 5 more than oranges. Tom picks 3 oranges each time and repeats it 5 times. Count the total number of oranges and apples.

To solve this, formulate the math expressions as follows:

   = Number of oranges = 3 × 5

   = Number of oranges = 15

Number of apples = Number of oranges + 5

   = Number of apples = 15 + 5

   = Number of apples = 20

Total number of fruits = Number of oranges + Number of apples

Third math expression will be:

    = 15 + 20

    = 35

Step-by-step explanation:

I hope this helps answer your question

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