Introduction to Algebra and Equations Quiz

What is Algebra?

• Algebra is the branch of math that studies how shapes and figures change.

• Algebra is the branch of math that studies the manipulation of symbols given certain rules.

• Algebra is the branch of math that studies numbers and infinite objects.

• Algebra is the branch of math that studies probability.

What is an algebraic expression?

• An algebraic expression is a poem.

• An algebraic expression is a combination of letters.

• An algebraic expression is a mathematical phrase made up of numbers, variables and operations.

• An algebraic expression is nothing.

Simplify the following expression by combining like terms:

 $3x-12+4x-6$  

•  $7x-18$  

•  $7x-6$  
  

•  $-x+18$  

• Other

Simplify the following expression by combining like terms:

 $14a-2+3b-4a+2b+5$  

•  $18a-b+7$  

•  $-10a-5b-7$  

•   $10a+5b+3$  

• Other

Evaluate the following expression when x=4

 $12x-7-7x-3$  

• 12

• -10

• 8

• Other

Solve the following equation:

 $6x=54$  

•  $x=48$  
  

•  $x=9$  

•  $x=-6$  
  

• Other

Solve the following equation:

 $x-33=-15$  

•  $x=-48$  

•  $x=18$  

•  $x=2$  

• Other

Solve the following equation:

 $\frac{m}{9}=-7$  

•  $m=-63$  

•  $m=2$  

•  $m=-16$  

• Other

Solve the following equation:

 $-2y+32=-18$  

Solve the following equation:

 $\frac{p}{4}+4=5$