Math: Quiz On Linear Equation Word Problem!
Are you any good with mathematical word problems? Give this quiz a try. A word problem in mathematics education is generally used to refer to any mathematical exercise in which an example consisting of words and numbers is given. The problem is given more in words, as opposed to mathematical notation. Taking this quiz will help you know about mathematical word problems.
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If Betsy has n quarters. What expression could be used to find the total value of her coins in dollars?
- A.
25n
- B.
0.25 +n
- C.
25 + n
- D.
0.25n
Correct Answer
D. 0.25nExplanation
To find the total value of Betsy's coins in dollars, we need to multiply the number of quarters she has (n) by the value of each quarter in dollars (0.25). Therefore, the expression 0.25n represents the total value of her coins in dollars.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Jed reads p pages each day in a 200 page book. What expression could be used to find the number days it would take to read the book?
- A.
200/p
- B.
200p
- C.
200 + p
- D.
200 - p
Correct Answer
A. 200/pExplanation
To find the number of days it would take to read the book, we need to divide the total number of pages (200) by the number of pages Jed reads each day (p). Therefore, the expression that could be used is 200/p.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Which verbal expression does NOT represent 9 - x?
- A.
X less than nine
- B.
X decreased by nine
- C.
Subtract x from nine
- D.
The difference of nine and x
Correct Answer
B. X decreased by nineExplanation
"x decreased by nine" represents the expression x - 9, not 9 - x. In this expression, x is being decreased by nine, which means that nine is being subtracted from x. Therefore, the correct answer is "x decreased by nine" as it does not represent the expression 9 - x.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Write "the product of 16 and n" as an algebraic expression.
Correct Answer
16nExplanation
The expression "16n" represents the product of 16 and n. This means that you would multiply 16 by the value of n to get the result.Rate this question:
- 5.
Which of the following verbal expressions does NOT translate into n + 3 ?
- A.
Add 3 to a number
- B.
A number plus 3
- C.
A number decreased by 3
- D.
3 more than a number
Correct Answer
C. A number decreased by 3Explanation
The expression "a number decreased by 3" translates into n - 3, not n + 3.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Which of the following equations could be used to find the area of a rectangle with side lengths of 5cm and 7cm?
- A.
A = 5 + 5 + 7 + 7
- B.
A = 1/2 ( 5 )( 7 )
- C.
A = 5 + 7
- D.
A = (5)(7)
Correct Answer
D. A = (5)(7)Explanation
The equation A = (5)(7) can be used to find the area of a rectangle with side lengths of 5cm and 7cm. This is because the formula for the area of a rectangle is length multiplied by width, and in this case, the length is 5cm and the width is 7cm. Therefore, multiplying 5 by 7 gives us the area of the rectangle.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Which phrase represents the expression 7x + 2 ?
- A.
Seven times two plus a number
- B.
Two times a number plus seven
- C.
Two less than a number multiplied multiplied by seven
- D.
Two plus a number multiplied by seven
Correct Answer
D. Two plus a number multiplied by sevenExplanation
The expression 7x + 2 represents "two plus a number multiplied by seven" because the variable x is being multiplied by seven and then two is added to the result.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Write an algebraic expression for " 18 less than a number x "
Correct Answer
x-18
x - 18Explanation
The algebraic expression for "18 less than a number x" is x-18. This is because when we subtract 18 from x, we get the result of x being decreased by 18. So, x-18 represents the number x with 18 subtracted from it.Rate this question:
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The state fair charges $6 admission and $2 for each ride. Which expression could represent the total cost after admission is paid for one person and he/she rides "r" rides?
- A.
6 + 2r
- B.
2 + 6r
- C.
6 + 3r
Correct Answer
A. 6 + 2rExplanation
The given expression, 6 + 2r, represents the total cost after admission is paid for one person and he/she rides "r" rides. The expression starts with the initial admission cost of $6 and then adds $2 for each ride the person takes. This accurately reflects the scenario described in the question.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Which of the following equations represents the perimeter of a rectangle with sides L and W?
- A.
P = (L)(W)
- B.
P = L + W
- C.
P = 2L + 2W
- D.
P = (2L)(2W)
Correct Answer
C. P = 2L + 2WExplanation
The equation P = 2L + 2W represents the perimeter of a rectangle with sides L and W. This equation calculates the sum of the lengths of all four sides of the rectangle by adding twice the length (2L) and twice the width (2W).Rate this question:
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