Algebraic Expressions Practice Test

In the following expression, what is the variable?

2y + 5

• y

• 2

• 5

• there is no variable in this expression

Write the phrase as an expression. Select the correct answer.

8 times c

• 8c

• 8 + c

• 8 - c

Write the phrase as an expression. Select the correct answer.

12 fewer than a number n

• n - 12

• 12 - n

• 12n

Write the phrase as an expression.

the sum of a number m and 11

The table shows Sandra's weekly earnings, y , based on the number of hours she works. Which equation can Sandra use to calculate her weekly earnings when she works x hours?

​ (a)  

• y = 8x

• y = 5x + 40

• y = 10x

• y = 10x + 80

Choose the algebraic expression that matches the verbal phrase.

• A) x + 2

• B) 2x

• C) x - 2

• D) 2 + x

The equation for the table below is y=2x+5, fill in the missing values.

c

d

e

f

9

4

7

-1

3

0

The table shows Sandra's weekly earnings, y , based on the number of hours she works. Which equation can Sandra use to calculate her weekly earnings when she works x hours?

• y = 8x

• y = 5x + 40

• y = 10x

• y = 10x + 80

Write the phrase as an expression. Select the correct answer.

the product of a number y and 9

• 9y

• y + 9

• y - 9

Use the distributive property to simplify the expression.

9(a + 3)

• 9a + 27

• 9a + 3

• 27a

• 12a