Decide if the expression in words is ambiguous or clear.
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If it is ambiguous, rewrite it in words two times - once with multiplication / division first, and once with addition / subtraction first.
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If it is clear, draw the Circle of Evaluation.
| Verbal Expression | Rewrite if ambiguous. Draw a Circle of Evaulation if clear. | |
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The product of 12 and 8 decreased by 5 |
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2 |
The quotient of 36 and the sum of 10 and 8. |
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Half of 20 decreased by 6. |
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Increase the product of 10 and 2 by 7. |
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The difference between 20 and 8 multiplied by 2. |
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6 |
Seven more than one-third of 90. |
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