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Write Variable Expressions
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A number increased by 3
Figure out the operation that is being referred to
Because we see the phrase increased by, we know this expression will use Addition
Let x = the unknown number
When we put this together, we end up with
10 plus a number
Figure out the operation that is being referred to
Because we see the word plus, we know this expression will use Addition
Let x = the unknown number
When we put this together, we end up with
7 more than a number
Figure out the operation that is being referred to
Because we see the phrase more than, we know this expression will use Addition
Let x = the unknown number
When we put this together, we end up with
3 more than a number
Figure out the operation that is being referred to
Because we see the phrase more than, we know this expression will use Addition
Let x = the unknown number
When we put this together, we end up with
