Expressions Word Problems Review

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What is the expression for the total cost of a cell phone plan that charges $40 per month plus a $35 activation fee for m months?

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40m + 35

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If you and four friends contribute the same amount of money m for food, what is the algebraic expression for the total amount contributed?

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5m

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How do you calculate the daily earnings of a pizza delivery driver who earns $8 per hour and works h hours, spending $20 on gas?

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8h - 20

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If Mitch has 35 more bouncy balls than Rudy, who has b bouncy balls, how can we express the number of bouncy balls Mitch has?

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b + 35

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What is the algebraic expression for the product of nine and a number x?

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9x

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What is an algebraic expression?

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An algebraic expression is a mathematical phrase that can include numbers, variables, and operation symbols.

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What does the term 'variable' mean in algebra?

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A variable is a symbol, often a letter, that represents an unknown value.

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What is the difference between an expression and an equation?

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An expression is a combination of numbers, variables, and operations without an equality sign, while an equation states that two expressions are equal.

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How do you simplify the expression 3x + 4x?

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You combine like terms to get 7x.

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What is the distributive property in algebra?

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The distributive property states that a(b + c) = ab + ac.