Expressions Word Problems Practice

Front

What is an expression in mathematics?

Back

An expression is a combination of numbers, variables, and operators (such as +, -, *, /) that represents a value.

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How do you write an expression for the total amount of money if you have X twenty-dollar bills and one ten-dollar bill?

Back

20x + 10

Front

If three times a number y equals 9, how do you find the value of y?

Back

Divide 9 by 3 to get y = 3.

Front

What are factors in mathematics?

Back

Factors are numbers or expressions that can be multiplied together to get another number or expression.

Front

Identify the factors of 20xy.

Back

(4x)(5y), (10)(2xy), (4xy)(5), All of the above.

Front

How do you express the total number of cookies made if Ava made 46 chocolate chip cookies and Y sugar cookies?

Back

46 + Y

Front

What is the expression for winnings split among P players if the total winnings are 698 dollars?

Back

698 / P

Front

What does it mean to solve an equation?

Back

To find the value of the variable that makes the equation true.

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What is a variable in mathematics?

Back

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

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How do you write an expression for the sum of two numbers, A and B?

Back

A + B