Understanding Algebraic Expressions Quiz

An expression like 3x+5 is called an ____________ expression.

• algebraic
• factor

• variable

• numerical

To simplify 2x+3x, you ____________ the coefficients.

• multiply

• subtract

• add

• divide

In the expression 4(a+3), you apply the ____________ property to expand it.

• associative

• distributive

• commutative

• identity

When you ____________ an expression, you rewrite it as a product of its factors.

• factor
• evaluate

• simplify

• solve

The expression 5x means 5×x, and x is the ____________.

• constant

• coefficient

• exponent

• variable

What is the simplified form of 7x+2x?

• 9x2

• 9x

• 14x

• 5x

Which expression is equivalent to 3(x+4)?

• 3x+12

• 3x+4

• x+12

• 3x+7

What is the factored form of 2x+6?

• 2(x+3)

• 2(x+6)

• x(2+6)

• 2x(1+3)

How do you evaluate the expression 4y when y=3?

• 4×3=7

• 4×3=12

• 4+3=7

• 4+3=12

Which property is used in a(b+c)=ab+ac?

• Associative Property

• Distributive Property

• Commutative Property

• Identity Property