Interpreting Algebraic Expressions

Write an algebraic expression for the math phrase ” the difference of half a number and 10″.

• 1/2n -10

• 1/2 -10

• 10 - 1/2

• n/2 -10

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2A

4 less than the square of a number

• 2n -4

• n² - 4

• 2n + 4

• 4 +n

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2A

Evaluate when a = 15:
2(a - 5) + 2

• 22

• 27

• 14

• 7

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2C

Evaluate if a = 2 and b = 8
6 + 7b - 3a

• -100

• 100

• -56

• 56

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2C

What word could be used to describe the 5 in 5x+3?

• Coefficient

• Variable

• Term

• Constant

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

What is the constant in 7x+3?

• 7

• 7x

• 3

• 7x+3

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

What is the variable in 4x+3

• 3

• 4x

• 4x+3

• x

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

What is the coefficient in 3x+98

• x

• 3

• 98

• 3x+98

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

What is/are the term(s) in 3n+4

• 3n, 4

• 3n

• 3

• 4

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

A _____________ is a symbol, usually a letter that stands for a number. 

• coefficient

• algebraic expression

• variable

• term

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B