Defining Variables

Defining Variables

8th Grade

20 Qs

quiz-placeholder

Similar activities

Translating Words to Algebra

Translating Words to Algebra

9th Grade

20 Qs

Linear Function Applications

Linear Function Applications

7th - 8th Grade

20 Qs

Identifying Parts of an Expression

Identifying Parts of an Expression

8th Grade

21 Qs

Independent and Dependent Variables

Independent and Dependent Variables

7th - 9th Grade

15 Qs

Algebraic Expressions

Algebraic Expressions

6th - 8th Grade

15 Qs

Translating Words into Algebraic Expressions

Translating Words into Algebraic Expressions

8th - 9th Grade

15 Qs

1.3 Translating Verbal Expressions

1.3 Translating Verbal Expressions

8th - 9th Grade

15 Qs

Writing Variable Expressions

Writing Variable Expressions

7th - 10th Grade

20 Qs

Defining Variables

Defining Variables

Assessment

Quiz

Mathematics

8th Grade

Hard

6.13

Standards-aligned

Created by

Anthony Clark

FREE Resource

20 questions

Show all answers

1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Daniel went to a fruit market where he found that oranges cost $4 per pound and bananas cost $2 per pound. He bought some oranges and bananas and the total cost was $28.


What could we use to define x?

cost of oranges

total cost

number of pounds of oranges

4

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Zoe went to a store where hats are priced at $10 each and gloves are priced at $5 each. She bought some hats and gloves and the total bill came to $30.


What could we use to define x?

number of hats purchased

10

total bill

starting amount

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

In order to join an online learning community, there is a $20 startup fee and a $5 monthly fee. What could we use to define y?

cost per month

number of months

cost for start up

20

total cost

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Daniel went to a fruit market where he found that oranges cost $4 per pound and bananas cost $2 per pound. He bought some oranges and bananas and the total cost was $28.


What could we use to define y?

cost of bananas

total cost

number of pounds of bananas

2

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

a symbol for an unknown value; usually a letter (such as a, x, or y) is the symbol used

constant

variable

coefficient

term

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is the definition of a variable?

The letter used to represent a quantity

The little number or letter used to raise to a power

The number in front of a variable

The number with no variable

7.

MATCH QUESTION

1 min • 5 pts

Match the following vocabulary words to it's correct definition.

Variable

A number by itself with no variable attached.

Coefficient

A combination of terms.

Term

A placeholder, usually a letter, to represent an unknown number.

Constant

A number, a variable, or both.

Expression

The number in front of the variable.

Tags

6.13

Create a free account and access millions of resources

Create resources
Host any resource
Get auto-graded reports
or continue with
Microsoft
Apple
Others
By signing up, you agree to our Terms of Service & Privacy Policy
Already have an account?