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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Algebraic Functions - Meaning of Dot as Multiplication Worksheet

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Algebraic Functions - Meaning of Dot as Multiplication
1
What common math function does showing 2 and b with a dot between them mean?
A LaTex expression showing 2 times b
a A LaTex expression showing 2 + b
b A LaTex expression showing b to the power of 2
c A LaTex expression showing 2 multiplied by b
d A LaTex expression showing 2 over b
e A LaTex expression showing 2 to the power of b
f A LaTex expression showing 2 - b
2
What common math function does showing 6 and p with a dot between them mean?
A LaTex expression showing 6 times p
a A LaTex expression showing 6 to the power of p
b A LaTex expression showing 6 + p
c A LaTex expression showing 6 over p
d A LaTex expression showing 6 - p
e A LaTex expression showing 6 multiplied by p
f A LaTex expression showing p to the power of 6
3
What common math function does showing 2 and m with a dot between them mean?
A LaTex expression showing 2 times m
a A LaTex expression showing 2 multiplied by m
b A LaTex expression showing m to the power of 2
c A LaTex expression showing 2 + m
d A LaTex expression showing 2 - m
e A LaTex expression showing 2 to the power of m
f A LaTex expression showing 2 over m
4
What common math function does showing 5 and c with a dot between them mean?
A LaTex expression showing 5 times c
a A LaTex expression showing c to the power of 5
b A LaTex expression showing 5 over c
c A LaTex expression showing 5 to the power of c
d A LaTex expression showing 5 - c
e A LaTex expression showing 5 multiplied by c
f A LaTex expression showing 5 + c
5
What common math function does showing 9 and r with a dot between them mean?
A LaTex expression showing 9 times r
a A LaTex expression showing 9 to the power of r
b A LaTex expression showing 9 over r
c A LaTex expression showing 9 multiplied by r
d A LaTex expression showing r to the power of 9
e A LaTex expression showing 9 + r
f A LaTex expression showing 9 - r
6
What common math function does showing 4 and c with a dot between them mean?
A LaTex expression showing 4 times c
a A LaTex expression showing 4 multiplied by c
b A LaTex expression showing 4 + c
c A LaTex expression showing 4 over c
d A LaTex expression showing 4 - c
e A LaTex expression showing 4 to the power of c
f A LaTex expression showing c to the power of 4
7
What common math function does showing 2 and y with a dot between them mean?
A LaTex expression showing 2 times y
a A LaTex expression showing 2 - y
b A LaTex expression showing 2 over y
c A LaTex expression showing 2 + y
d A LaTex expression showing y to the power of 2
e A LaTex expression showing 2 multiplied by y
f A LaTex expression showing 2 to the power of y
8
What common math function does showing 4 and y with a dot between them mean?
A LaTex expression showing 4 times y
a A LaTex expression showing y to the power of 4
b A LaTex expression showing 4 over y
c A LaTex expression showing 4 to the power of y
d A LaTex expression showing 4 - y
e A LaTex expression showing 4 multiplied by y
f A LaTex expression showing 4 + y