Ultimate Math Test On Expressions and Equations

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1) What is the algebraic expression for four times the sum of nine and a number

Explanation

“Four times the sum” means multiply the entire sum by four. The sum of nine and a number is written as 9+n. Multiplying the full sum gives 4(9+n). Writing 4n+9 multiplies only the variable, not the entire sum, so it is incorrect.

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Welcome to the Expressions and Equations Quiz! This quiz will test your understanding of fundamental concepts in algebraic expressions and equations. Get ready to flex your mathematical muscles as you navigate through a series of thought-provoking questions designed to challenge and expand your knowledge.

In this quiz, you'll encounte... see morea variety of problems that will require you to simplify expressions, solve equations, and manipulate algebraic formulas. Expect to encounter questions covering topics such as combining like terms, factoring polynomials, solving linear and quadratic equations, and understanding the properties of exponents.

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2) Three times Cassie’s age increased by nine is twelve

Explanation

“Cassie’s age increased by nine” means C+9. “Three times” indicates multiplication by three. Since the statement equals twelve, the equation is 3(C+9)=12. Writing 3C+9=12 would incorrectly apply addition after multiplication, changing the meaning.

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3) Brett’s starting floor if final floor is 11

Explanation

Let the starting floor be x. Net movement is +10−7+4−6=+1. Since Brett ends on floor 11, x+1=11. Solving gives x=10. Therefore, Brett started on the 10th floor before riding the elevator.

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4) Mark’s pencils if Sara and Kim have 15 and Sara has 9

Explanation

Sara and Kim together have 15 pencils. Sara has 9, so Kim has 6. Mark and Kim together have 10 pencils. Subtracting Kim’s 6 pencils from 10 gives Mark’s total. Therefore, Mark has 4 pencils.

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5) =+, −, ×, ÷ are all operations

Explanation

Addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division are the four fundamental operations in mathematics. Each symbol listed represents one of these operations. Since all listed symbols perform operations on numbers or quantities, the statement is true.

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6) Steve’s starting amount if final balance is $70

Explanation

Steve deposits $10 for 3 weeks, adding $30 total. His final balance is $70. Subtracting deposits gives x+30=70. Solving the equation results in x=40. This represents the amount Steve had before making any deposits.

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7) Expression for “a number f decreased by 18”

Explanation

“Decreased by” means subtract. Starting with f and subtracting 18 gives f−18. Adding 18 or multiplying changes the meaning. Therefore, f−18 correctly represents a number f decreased by 18.

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8) If m=17, the sum of 5 and m is

Explanation

Substitute m=17 into the expression 5+m. This gives 5+17=22. Substitution is used when a variable’s value is known. Therefore, the sum of 5 and m is 22.

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9) Difference between expression and equation

Explanation

An equation includes an equal sign showing two expressions are equal. An expression does not include an equal sign. This structural difference defines how equations are solved and expressions are evaluated.

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10) What does 25k mean

Explanation

In algebra, writing a number next to a variable indicates multiplication. Therefore, 25k means 25 multiplied by k. It does not represent addition, subtraction, or division.

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11) Twenty-two times h plus three

Explanation

“Twenty-two times h” is written as 22h. “Plus three” means add 3 afterward. Combining both parts gives the expression 22h+3.

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12) Twenty-two times a number decreased by three

Explanation

“Twenty-two times a number” gives 22a. “Decreased by three” means subtract 3 after multiplication. Therefore, the correct expression is 22a−3.

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13) Sum of three and twenty-two divided by a

Explanation

“The sum of three and twenty-two” is 3+22. “Divided by a” means divide the entire sum by a. Therefore, the correct expression is (3+22)/a.

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14) Coefficient of x in 1.55x

Explanation

The coefficient is the number multiplying the variable. In 1.55x, x is multiplied by 1.55. Therefore, the coefficient of x is 1.55.

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15) Coefficient of y in 22y/9

Explanation

The expression 22y/9 can be rewritten as (22/9)y. The coefficient is the number multiplying y, which is 22/9.

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16) “a decreased by 17” translates to

Explanation

“Decreased by” indicates subtraction. Starting with a and subtracting 17 gives a−17. Reversing the subtraction would change the meaning, so a−17 is correct.

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17) Ratio of m and n

Explanation

A ratio compares two quantities using division. “The ratio of m and n” is written as m/n. Reversing the order changes the ratio and is incorrect.

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18) 8 less than the sum of a and b

Explanation

“The sum of a and b” is a+b. “8 less than” means subtract 8 from that sum. Therefore, the expression is a+b−8.

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19) 15 more than one third x

Explanation

“One third x” is written as (1/3)x. “15 more than” means add 15. Therefore, the expression is (1/3)x+15.

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20) Quotient of 55 and z

Explanation

“The quotient of 55 and z” means divide 55 by z. Quotient always indicates division, so the correct expression is 55/z.

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21) Which does NOT mean multiplication

Explanation

Words like product, twice, and times indicate multiplication. “More than” usually indicates addition. Therefore, “more than” does not mean multiplication.

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22) Twice the product of 3 and x

Explanation

“The product of 3 and x” is 3x. “Twice” means multiply by 2. Therefore, twice the product of 3 and x is 2(3x).

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23) Four less than a number

Explanation

“Four less than a number” means subtracting 4 from the number. If the number is x, the expression is x−4.

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24) Words for 3x−4

Explanation

The expression 3x−4 means multiply 3 and x, then subtract 4. In words, this is “4 less than the product of 3 and x.”

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25) A letter that represents a number

Explanation

A variable is a letter used to represent an unknown or changing number. It allows mathematical relationships to be written symbolically.

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26) Number in front of a variable

Explanation

The coefficient is the numerical factor multiplying a variable. It indicates how many times the variable is taken in the expression.

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What is the algebraic expression for four times the sum of nine and a...
Three times Cassie’s age increased by nine is twelve
Brett’s starting floor if final floor is 11
Mark’s pencils if Sara and Kim have 15 and Sara has 9
=+, −, ×, ÷ are all operations
Steve’s starting amount if final balance is $70
Expression for “a number f decreased by 18”
If m=17, the sum of 5 and m is
Difference between expression and equation
What does 25k mean
Twenty-two times h plus three
Twenty-two times a number decreased by three
Sum of three and twenty-two divided by a
Coefficient of x in 1.55x
Coefficient of y in 22y/9
“a decreased by 17” translates to
Ratio of m and n
8 less than the sum of a and b
15 more than one third x
Quotient of 55 and z
Which does NOT mean multiplication
Twice the product of 3 and x
Four less than a number
Words for 3x−4
A letter that represents a number
Number in front of a variable
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