Beginning Algebraic Expressions

A type of math expression that has at least one variable and at least one operation.

• coefficient

• variable

• term

• algebraic expression

A letter or symbol that represents an unknown quantity

• coefficient

• variable

• term

• algebraic expression

Each part of an expression that is separated by a plus sign or minus sign is called a

• coefficient

• variable

• term

• algebraic expression

The number that is multiplied by a variable is called a

• coefficient

• variable

• term

• algebraic expression

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

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

Choose the algebraic expression that matches the verbal phrase.

• A) 2x + 3

• B) x^2 - 4

• C) 5 - x

• D) 3x + 1

Simplify:

• -4x - 3

• x² - 3

• -4x² - 6x

• -4x - 6

What expression does this number line represent?

• 4n - n

• 2n + n

• 8n - 2n

• 16n - 4n

In the expression 4 X n, identify the variable

• 4

• X

• n