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Algebraic Functions - Meaning of Dot as Multiplication (Level 1)

This math topic focuses on recognizing and understanding the representation of multiplication in algebraic expressions using a dot symbol. It involves interpreting various expressions where numbers and variables (such as d, m, n, p, y, x, and z) are presented with a dot between them, aiming to clarify that this signifies multiplication. Each question presents a set of possible interpretations as answers, including operations like multiplication, division, addition, subtraction, and exponentiation, which helps reinforce the understanding of the dot as a multiplication operator in algebraic contexts.

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Meaning of Dot as Multiplication

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What common math function does showing 3 and r with a dot between them mean?

3â‹…r3 \cdot r

Algebraic Functions - Meaning of Dot as Multiplication Worksheet

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Math worksheet on 'Algebraic Functions - Meaning of Dot as Multiplication (Level 1)'. Part of a broader unit on 'Algebra Basic Concepts - Intro' Learn online: app.mobius.academy/math/units/algebra_basic_concepts_intro/
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What common math function does showing 4 and m with a dot between them mean?
A LaTex expression showing 4 times m
a A LaTex expression showing m to the power of 4
b A LaTex expression showing 4 + m
c A LaTex expression showing 4 to the power of m
d A LaTex expression showing 4 - m
e A LaTex expression showing 4 multiplied by m
f A LaTex expression showing 4 over m
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What common math function does showing 3 and r with a dot between them mean?
A LaTex expression showing 3 times r
a A LaTex expression showing 3 multiplied by r
b A LaTex expression showing 3 to the power of r
c A LaTex expression showing 3 + r
d A LaTex expression showing 3 - r
e A LaTex expression showing 3 over r
f A LaTex expression showing r to the power of 3
3
What common math function does showing 8 and y with a dot between them mean?
A LaTex expression showing 8 times y
a A LaTex expression showing 8 over y
b A LaTex expression showing y to the power of 8
c A LaTex expression showing 8 to the power of y
d A LaTex expression showing 8 - y
e A LaTex expression showing 8 + y
f A LaTex expression showing 8 multiplied by y
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What common math function does showing 9 and m with a dot between them mean?
A LaTex expression showing 9 times m
a A LaTex expression showing 9 multiplied by m
b A LaTex expression showing 9 - m
c A LaTex expression showing 9 over m
d A LaTex expression showing m to the power of 9
e A LaTex expression showing 9 to the power of m
f A LaTex expression showing 9 + m
5
What common math function does showing 6 and d with a dot between them mean?
A LaTex expression showing 6 times d
a A LaTex expression showing 6 - d
b A LaTex expression showing 6 multiplied by d
c A LaTex expression showing d to the power of 6
d A LaTex expression showing 6 over d
e A LaTex expression showing 6 + d
f A LaTex expression showing 6 to the power of d
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What common math function does showing 5 and x with a dot between them mean?
A LaTex expression showing 5 times x
a A LaTex expression showing 5 over x
b A LaTex expression showing 5 - x
c A LaTex expression showing 5 to the power of x
d A LaTex expression showing 5 multiplied by x
e A LaTex expression showing 5 + x
f A LaTex expression showing x to the power of 5
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What common math function does showing 9 and c with a dot between them mean?
A LaTex expression showing 9 times c
a A LaTex expression showing 9 multiplied by c
b A LaTex expression showing c to the power of 9
c A LaTex expression showing 9 + c
d A LaTex expression showing 9 - c
e A LaTex expression showing 9 to the power of c
f A LaTex expression showing 9 over c