Algebra 1: Evaluating Expressions & Word Problems

A store sells pencils for $2 each. If you buy x pencils, write an expression for the total cost. Evaluate the expression for x = 5.

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• 8

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• 10

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2C

A rectangle has a length of 3x and a width of 2. Write an expression for the perimeter of the rectangle. Evaluate the expression for x = 4.

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• 32

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2C

Maria has 4 times as many marbles as John. If John has y marbles, write an expression for the number of marbles Maria has. Evaluate for y = 6.

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CCSS.HSA-SSE.A.1A

A car rental company charges a flat fee of $50 plus $0.20 per mile driven. Write an expression for the total cost of renting the car for m miles. Evaluate for m = 100.

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• $100

• $50

• $90

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CCSS.HSA-SSE.A.1A

The area of a triangle is given by the formula A = 1/2 * base * height. If the base is 6 and the height is h, write an expression for the area. Evaluate for h = 5.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2C

A recipe requires 3x cups of flour and 2 cups of sugar. Write an expression for the total amount of ingredients needed. Evaluate for x = 2.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2C

A school is planning a field trip. The cost per student is $15 plus a $50 bus fee. Write an expression for the total cost for s students. Evaluate for s = 10.

• $100

• $150

• $250

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CCSS.HSA-SSE.A.1A

A gardener is planting flowers in rows. If each row has 5 flowers and there are r rows, write an expression for the total number of flowers. Evaluate for r = 8.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.6

A book costs $12 and a magazine costs $5. If you buy b books and m magazines, write an expression for the total cost. Evaluate for b = 3 and m = 2.

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CCSS.HSA-SSE.A.1A

A concert ticket costs $30 and there is a $10 service fee. Write an expression for the total cost of t tickets. Evaluate for t = 4.

• $50

• $90

• $100

• 130

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CCSS.HSA-SSE.A.1A