Algebra Sol A.1

Choose the algebraic expression that matches the verbal phrase.

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Evaluate expression: 5a + b for a= 6 and b= 3

• 33

• 36

• 30

• 59

What is the value of xy + 2z, when x = -2, y = 4 and z = -5

• -2

• 28

• 18

• -18

Difference, minus, less than, and decreased by are all words that mean ______________.

• add

• subtract

• multiply

• divide

Which expression represents "x cubed less than 7"? 

• x³ - 7

• 3x - 7

• 7 - x³

• 7 - 3x

Which of the following best describes the expression 8 less than the quotient of a number and 2?

• (x/2) - 8

• 8 - (x/2)

• (x - 8)/2

• 2x - 8

Twenty decreased by x

• 20+x

• 20/x

• x-20

• 20-x

6 fewer than twice t

• 6-2t

• 2t-6

• 2(t-6)

• t-2⋅6

2 times the sum of B and 15

• 2(B+15)

• 2B+15

• 2B×15

• 2×15B

3 - 5(a - 4)

• 23 - 5a

• 5a - 23

• 18a

• -18a