Number Sentence
Definition of Number Sentence

• A Number Sentence represents an Equation that includes numbers and Operation symbols like addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

More about Number Sentence

• A Number Sentence can also be represented by using Inequality symbols like <, >.

Examples of Number Sentence

• If there are 5 candies and the cost of each candy is 12 cents, then the cost of 5 candies in the form of a Number Sentence is written as:
  5 × 12 = 60, i.e. the cost of 5 candies = 60 cents.
• The cost of 1 apple is $2 and the cost of 7 apples is $14. So, the Number Sentence that represents the situation is 7 × 2 = 14.

Solved Example on Number Sentence

Which of the given number sentences is true?
Choices:
A. 40 + 20 < 80
B. 8 × 4 = 22
C. 40 - 20 = 18
D. 40 ÷ 8 = 15
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
Step 1: An Inequality also represents a number sentence. So,
40 + 20 < 80
60 < 80 is true.
Step 2: 8 × 4 = 32 but the Number Sentence given 8 × 4 = 22 is not true.
Step 3: 40 - 20 = 20 but not 18 and hence the Number Sentence 40 - 20 = 18 is not true.
Step 4: 40 ÷ 8 = 5 but not 15 and hence the Number Sentence 40 ÷ 8 = 15 is also not true.
Step 5: Hence the Number Sentence 40 + 20 < 80 is true.

Related Terms for Number Sentence

• Equality
• Equation
• Greater Than
• Inequality
• Less Than
• Operation

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