Algebraic Expressions Practice Test 2020-2021

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What is an algebraic expression?

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Evaluate the expression when a = 7, b = 5, and c = 1: ab

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The expression ab evaluates to 35 when a = 7 and b = 5.

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Evaluate the expression when x = 5 and y = 2: 2(9 - y)

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The expression evaluates to 14 when y = 2.

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Write the phrase as an expression: the quotient of a number x and 2.

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Write the phrase as an expression: The total of a number x and 3.

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What is the distributive property?

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The distributive property states that a(b + c) = ab + ac. It allows you to multiply a single term by two or more terms inside a set of parentheses.

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Use the distributive property to simplify the expression: 9(a + 3)

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What is a variable in algebra?

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What does it mean to evaluate an expression?

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To evaluate an expression means to calculate its value by substituting the variables with given numbers.

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What is a coefficient in an algebraic expression?

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