Math Words to Expressions

What is the math definition of the word, "Expression"

• Numbers, symbols and operators grouped together that show the value of something

• A single number or variable, or numbers and variables multiplied together

• A means of solving a problem or dealing with a different situation

• Using inverse operations to undo addition, subtraction, multiplication and division to get the variable alone

What is the math definition of the word, "Coefficient"

• Do something to the number to get 0

• A symbol for a number we don't know yet, usually a letter like x or y

• A state that the values of two mathematical expressions are equal

• A number used to multiply a variable

What do we call the tiny number that sits above the base?

• exponent

• variable

• evaluate

• term

What are the parts of an expression separated by addition and subtraction signs?

• bases

• terms

• sums

• powers

Write the algebraic expression 6 ( s + 7 ) in words

• Six times an unknown quantity plus seven

• six plus an unknown quantity plus seven

• Six times the sum of an unknown quantity and seven

• Sixdivided by unknown quantity and seven

Your favorite local band is selling merchandise and they have asked you to write an algebraic expression to represent their total profit. They are selling t-shirts (t) for $15 each and CDs(c) for $5 each.

• $400

• $275

• $5

The table shown below represents the number of hours that Mike practiced his guitar each day. Which expression represents the total amount of time that Mike practiced his guitar?

• 10x

• 7x + 3

• 8x + 3

• none of the above

Choose the algebraic expression that matches the verbal phrase.

• A) x + y

• B) x - y

• C) x * y

• D) x / y

What expression does this number line represent?

• 4n - n

• 2n + n

• 8n - 2n

• 16n - 4n

How would you write the expression "2x" using words?

• The difference of 2 and x

• The sum of 2 and x

• The product of 2 and x

• The quotient of 2 and x