Math Example: Language of Math--Numerical Expressions--Addition--Example 33

Topic

Numerical Expressions

Description

This example illustrates converting the phrase "Negative sixteen in addition to negative three" into a numerical expression. The image emphasizes key terms with color coding, showing how this verbal statement translates to the expression -3 + (-16). The phrase "in addition to" signifies addition.

Understanding phrases like "in addition to" is crucial for students to correctly interpret and translate verbal statements into numerical expressions, especially when dealing with multiple negative numbers. This skill helps students bridge the gap between everyday language and mathematical notation in more complex scenarios.

Exposure to various examples helps students become comfortable with these concepts, reinforcing their understanding and improving their ability to apply these ideas in diverse mathematical situations.

Teacher Script: In this example, we see the phrase "in addition to" used with two negative numbers. How does this affect the order of the numbers in our expression? Can you think of a real-world scenario where we might add two negative quantities?

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