Exploring Algebraic Expressions: Part 2

What is an algebraic expression?

• An expression that contains only operations

• An expression that contains only variables

• An expression that contains variables, numbers, and operations

• An expression that contains only numbers

Which operation is represented by the word 'sum'?

• Division

• Subtraction

• Multiplication

• Addition

How would you write 'five times the sum of x and y'?

• x + y + 5

• 5 + (x + y)

• 5(x + y)

• 5x + y

What does the term 'difference' refer to in mathematics?

• Subtraction

• Multiplication

• Division

• Addition

Which of the following represents 'the quotient of 9 and x'?

• 9 - x

• 9 + x

• 9 * x

• 9 / x

In the context of a prepaid cell phone, what is considered a variable quantity?

• The brand of the phone

• The number of minutes available

• The type of phone

• The cost per minute

What is a constant in an algebraic expression?

• A number that stays the same

• A variable that stays the same

• A variable that changes

• A number that changes

What is the coefficient in the term 8x?

• 8

• x

• 8x

• None of the above

How many terms are in the expression 4.5x + (21 / 7) - 4?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Which part of the expression 5(4x + 3) represents the product?

• None of the above

• 4x + 3

• 5

• 5 and 4x + 3