1.   Write the phrase as an expression.

12 less than 40
    A. 40 ÷ 12 B. 40 − 12
    C. 12 − 40 D. 12 ÷ 40
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  2.   Write the phrase as an expression.

14 added to 7
    A. 14 ÷ 7 B. 7 + 14
    C. 7 × 14 D. 14 − 7
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  3.   Write the phrase as an expression.

2 times the cost of a $20 shirt
    A. $20 × $20 B. 2 + $20
    C. 2 × $20 D. $20 ÷ 2
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  4.   Write the phrase as an expression.

16 candles divided equally into 2 boxes
    A. 16 ÷ 8 B. 16 ÷ 2
    C. 16 ÷ 16 D. 2 ÷ 16
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  5.   Explain how you would know what operation to use when writing an expression for the phrase "20 carrot" sticks shared equally by "5 friends."
    A. A total of 20 is being shared equally, shared equally tells to divide. B. A total of 20 is being shared equally, shared equally tells to subtract.
    C. A total of 20 is being shared equally, shared equally tells to multiply. D. A total of 20 is being shared equally, total tells to add.
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