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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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 5 and x with a dot between them mean?
A LaTex expression showing 5 times x
a A LaTex expression showing 5 multiplied by x
b A LaTex expression showing 5 to the power of x
c A LaTex expression showing 5 + x
d A LaTex expression showing 5 over x
e A LaTex expression showing 5 - x
f A LaTex expression showing x to the power of 5
2
What common math function does showing 8 and r with a dot between them mean?
A LaTex expression showing 8 times r
a A LaTex expression showing r to the power of 8
b A LaTex expression showing 8 to the power of r
c A LaTex expression showing 8 over r
d A LaTex expression showing 8 + r
e A LaTex expression showing 8 multiplied by r
f A LaTex expression showing 8 - r
3
What common math function does showing 3 and z with a dot between them mean?
A LaTex expression showing 3 times z
a A LaTex expression showing 3 - z
b A LaTex expression showing 3 multiplied by z
c A LaTex expression showing 3 + z
d A LaTex expression showing 3 to the power of z
e A LaTex expression showing 3 over z
f A LaTex expression showing z to the power of 3
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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 - 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 over r
5
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 5 over c
b A LaTex expression showing 5 - c
c A LaTex expression showing 5 to the power of c
d A LaTex expression showing 5 multiplied by c
e A LaTex expression showing 5 + c
f A LaTex expression showing c to the power of 5
6
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 to the power of b
b A LaTex expression showing 2 multiplied by b
c A LaTex expression showing 2 over b
d A LaTex expression showing 2 + b
e A LaTex expression showing 2 - b
f A LaTex expression showing b to the power of 2
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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 to the power of c
b A LaTex expression showing 9 + c
c A LaTex expression showing 9 - c
d A LaTex expression showing 9 multiplied by c
e A LaTex expression showing c to the power of 9
f A LaTex expression showing 9 over c