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Algebraic Notation

Use and interpret algebraic notation including: ab for a × b, 3y for y + y + y, a² for a × a, a/b for a ÷ b, coefficients as fractions, and brackets for grouping; read and write algebraic expressions fluently

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Question 1 of 3

Which expression represents three‑quarters of a number x?

Question 2 of 3

Which of the following algebraic expressions correctly represents the phrase: “a multiplied by itself, then multiplied by b”?

Question 3 of 3

Which of the following algebraic expressions correctly represents the phrase: “Three times the sum of a and b”?

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