Evaluating Expressions: Grade 6 Math Challenge

1. Sarah has 3 times as many apples as Tom. If Tom has x apples, write an expression for the number of apples Sarah has. What is the expression?

• 3x

• 3x+1

• x+3

• 2x

2. If a book costs $15 and you buy 4 books, write an expression to find the total cost. Evaluate the expression to find the total cost.

• $45

• $60

• $75

• $30

3. A rectangle has a length of 2x and a width of 3. Write an expression for the area of the rectangle. What is the area if x = 4?

• 30

• 12

• 24

• 18

4. Jenny scored 85 points in her first game and 90 points in her second game. Write an expression to find her total score. Evaluate the expression.

• 90 + 85

• 175 points

• 175

• 80 + 90

5. A pizza is cut into 8 equal slices. If you eat 3 slices, write an expression for the remaining slices. How many slices are left?

• 5 slices

• 2 slices

• 4 slices

• 6 slices

6. The cost of a shirt is $20 and a pair of pants is $30. Write an expression for the total cost of buying 2 shirts and 1 pair of pants. Evaluate the expression.

• $70

• $50

• $80

• $60

7. A car travels at a speed of 60 miles per hour. Write an expression for the distance traveled in t hours. What is the distance after 3 hours?

• 90 miles

• 240 miles

• 180 miles

• 150 miles

8. If a box contains y toys and you add 5 more toys, write an expression for the total number of toys in the box. What is the total if y = 10?

• 20

• 15

• 10

• 5

9. A farmer has 12 cows and buys 5 more. Write an expression for the total number of cows. Evaluate the expression to find the total number of cows.

• 20

• 15

• 17

• 10

10. A school has x students in the morning and 15 more students in the afternoon. Write an expression for the total number of students. What is the total if x = 25?

• 30

• 40

• 35

• 50