Variables and Coefficients

Variables and Coefficients

Assessment

Passage

Mathematics

8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Cory Johnston

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7 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a variable in algebra?

A symbol that represents unknown or changeable values

A number that is multiplied by a variable

A mathematical operation

A fixed number

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the equation x + 3 = 7, what does the variable x represent?

A number that, when added to 3, equals 7

A coefficient

A constant value

A mathematical operation

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a coefficient in an algebraic expression?

A number that is multiplied by a variable

A symbol that represents unknown values

A fixed number

A mathematical operation

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the expression 5x, what is the coefficient of x?

5

x

1

0

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is identifying coefficients important in algebra?

It helps in understanding and simplifying algebraic expressions

It determines the value of variables

It is used to solve equations

It represents unknown values

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the coefficient of y in the expression 3y + 2?

3

y

2

5

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What do variables and coefficients together form in algebra?

The building blocks of algebraic expressions and equations

The solution to algebraic problems

The unknown values in equations

The operations in mathematical problems