Math Word Expressions

What is a math problem with variable(s) in it called?

• common expression

• numerical expression

• equivalent expression

• algebraic expression

Plugging in a number for a variable is called

• operation

• evaluation

• substitution

• solving

In the term "6g" what is the 6 called?

• constant

• variable

• coefficient

• sum

In the expression "4h + 15" what is the 15 called?

• constant

• sum

• number

• coefficient

What is another word for "solve" or "find the value of"?

• substitute

• evaluate

• power

• sum

Express the sum of x and 8 as an algebraic expression.

• 8 + x

• x - 8

• x + 8

• 8 - x

Express '' 5 less than b'' as an algebraic expression.

• b - 5

• 5 - b

Express the sum of 8 and j as an algebraic expression.

• 8 + j

• 8 - j

• j + 8

• j - 8

Express '' m less than 10'' as an algebraic expression.

• m - 10

• 10 - m

Express the product of m and 7 as an algebraic expression.

• m7

• 7m

• 7 + m

• 7 x m