5th Grade · Operations & Algebraic Thinking
Numerical Expression
5.OA.A.2
Definition
A combination of numbers and operation symbols without an equals sign.
Examples
- 3 x (5 + 2) is a numerical expression.
- 18 - 4 + 6 is a numerical expression.
Key rule
An expression has no equals sign — it doesn't state a value, it represents one.
Memory hook
No equals sign, just numbers and operations.