Simplifying and Evaluating Algebraic Expressions Quiz

A store sells x apples for $2 each. If you buy 3 apples, write an expression for the total cost and simplify it.

• 8

• 4

• 6

• 10

Maria has y marbles. She gives 5 marbles to her friend. Write an expression for the number of marbles Maria has left and simplify it.

• y - 10

• 5 - y

• y + 5

• y - 5

A rectangle has a length of 2x + 3 and a width of x - 1. Write an expression for the area of the rectangle and simplify it.

• x^2 + 2x - 1

• 2x^2 + x - 3

• 2x^2 - x + 3

• 4x + 3

Tom is saving money. He has $50 and saves x dollars each week. Write an expression for the total amount of money he will have after 4 weeks and simplify it.

• 4 + 50x

• 50 + 4x

• 50 + x

• 50 - 4x

A car travels at a speed of 60 miles per hour. Write an expression for the distance traveled in t hours and simplify it.

• 60t miles

• 30t miles

• 120t miles

• 60t kilometers

The sum of three consecutive integers can be expressed as x + (x + 1) + (x + 2). Write and simplify the expression for the sum.

• 2x + 2

• 3x + 3

• 4x + 4

• 3x + 1

A garden has a length of 3x + 4 and a width of 2x - 1. Write an expression for the perimeter of the garden and simplify it.

• 12x + 8

• 8x + 5

• 6x + 3

• 10x + 6

A recipe calls for 2x + 3 cups of flour. If you want to make half the recipe, write an expression for the amount of flour needed and simplify it.

• 2x + 3

• x + 2.5

• x + 1.5

• x + 3

A school has x students in the 7th grade and y students in the 8th grade. Write an expression for the total number of students and simplify it.

• x - y

• x * y

• x / y

• x + y

The cost of a ticket is $10 plus a fee of 2x. Write an expression for the total cost of x tickets and simplify it.

• 2x + 10

• 2x^2 + 10x

• 10x + x^2

• x^2 + 10x + 5