MI.A-SSE.A.1.a

Interpret parts of an expression, such as terms, factors, and coefficients.

Example Problems
Carla has dollars in her savings account. She withdraws $20.

The expression
represents the amount of money left in her account.

Which term in
represents how much money she withdraws?
Tasha is selling homemade candles for each. She has sold candles so far.
The expression
describes the total amount of money Tasha has made.

Which term in the expression
represents the number of candles sold?
A container can hold of water. It currently has in it.

The expression
describes how many gallons can still be added.

Which term in
represents the container's total capacity?
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