ACT/SAT Algebraic Expressions

"Twice the difference of a number and eleven"

• 2n - 11

• 11 - 2n

• n + n - 11

• 2(n - 11)

What is the correct translation for this expression: "Five less than twice a number"

How many terms are there in this expression?

• Three

• Five

• Two

• One

• B
• C
• D
• E

Your favorite local band is selling merchandise and they have asked you to write an algebraic expression to represent their total profit. They are selling t-shirts (t) for $15 each and CDs(c) for $5 each.

• $400

• $275

• $5

• 9xy²
• 18xy
• 3xy²+12x
• 9xy²-2y³

What expression does this number line represent?

• 4n - n

• 2n + n

• 8n - 2n

• 16n - 4n

Simplify:

• -4x - 3

• x² - 3

• -4x² - 6x

• -4x - 6

Choose the algebraic expression that matches the verbal phrase.

• A) x + y

• B) x - y

• C) x * y

• D) x / y

Your favorite local band is selling merchandise and they have asked you to write an algebraic expression to represent their total profit. They are selling t-shirts (t) for $15 each and CDs(c) for $5 each.

• $400

• $275

• $5