Algebraic Expressions

Algebraic Expressions

Assessment

Flashcard

Mathematics

6th - 8th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

CCSS
HSA-SSE.A.1A, 6.EE.A.2C, 6.EE.A.2B

+3

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an algebraic expression?

Back

An algebraic expression is a mathematical phrase that can include numbers, variables, and operation symbols. It does not have an equality sign.

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do you represent earnings based on hourly wages in an algebraic expression?

Back

To represent earnings based on hourly wages, multiply the hourly wage by the number of hours worked. For example, if the hourly wage is $12 and hours worked is x, the expression is 12x.

Tags

CCSS.HSA-SSE.A.1A

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does it mean to subtract a cost from total earnings in an expression?

Back

Subtracting a cost from total earnings in an expression represents the net earnings after expenses. For example, if total earnings are represented as 12x and a cost is $15, the expression becomes 12x - 15.

Tags

CCSS.HSA-SSE.A.1A

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How can you express total savings after a purchase?

Back

Total savings after a purchase can be expressed by subtracting the cost of the item from the total savings before the purchase. For example, if savings are $265 and the item costs d dollars, the expression is 265 - d.

Tags

CCSS.HSA-SSE.A.1A

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the expression for '25 less than a number n'?

Back

The expression for '25 less than a number n' is n - 25.

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.A.2A

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do you express total income from multiple sources?

Back

Total income from multiple sources can be expressed by adding the amounts from each source. For example, if d dollars are received as allowance and $14.55 is earned from a job, the expression is 14.55 + d.

Tags

CCSS.HSA-SSE.A.1A

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference between a variable and a constant in algebraic expressions?

Back

A variable is a symbol (often a letter) that represents an unknown value, while a constant is a fixed value that does not change.

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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