Math Example: Language of Math--Numerical Expressions--Addition--Example 39

Topic

Numerical Expressions

Description

This example illustrates transforming "Negative twelve added to negative two" into a numerical expression. Using color to emphasize important words, it becomes -2 + (-12).

The term "added to" indicates addition and demonstrates how order can change when converting verbal statements into expressions.

This example helps students understand how to interpret and translate verbal statements involving negatives into mathematical expressions.

Teacher Script: In this example, we see "added to" used with negatives. How does this affect our understanding? Can you think of scenarios where adding two negatives might occur?

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