Exploring Algebra Vocabulary: Evaluating Expressions

What topics were covered in the previous episode?

• Expressions, variables, coefficients, constants, operators, and terms

• Evaluating expressions and solving equations

• Factoring polynomials

• Graphing linear equations

What is the more sophisticated term mathematicians use for 'figuring out' an expression?

• Calculate

• Evaluate

• Simplify

• Estimate

What is the value of a quarter in cents?

• 10 cents

• 1 cent

• 50 cents

• 25 cents

What is the value of a dime in cents?

• 5 cents

• 25 cents

• 10 cents

• 1 cent

What is the value of a penny in cents?

• 1 cent

• 10 cents

• 25 cents

• 5 cents

What is the first step in evaluating the expression 2q + 3d + 7p?

• Divide the values

• Multiply the coefficients by their respective values

• Add all the numbers together

• Subtract the values

What is the result of 2 times 25?

• 30

• 50

• 75

• 100

What is the result of 3 times 10?

• 50

• 40

• 30

• 20

What is the result of 7 times 1?

• 8

• 7

• 6

• 5

What is the total value of 2 quarters, 3 dimes, and 7 pennies?

• 77 cents

• 87 cents

• 97 cents

• 107 cents