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What is Algebra?

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

An ___________ is a mathematical statement that two things are equal.

a)

expression

b)

equation

c)

unknown

2.

In Algebra, when a number isn't known we use a ________ in it's place.

a)

another number

b)

letter or symbol

c)

paper clip

3.

Figuring out the value of an unknown in an equation is called _____________ solving the problem.

a)

identifying

b)

multiplying

c)

solving

4.

In Algebra, the letters or symbols used to represent unknown values are called _______ because their values can change or vary.

a)

constants

b)

coefficients

c)

variables

5.

What is the default operation in Algebra?

a)

addtion

b)

subtraction

c)

multiplication

d)

division

6.

A variable can be used to represent _________ value in the same equation at the same time.

a)

just one

b)

more than one

7.

How would you rewrite this algebraic expression without the times symbol.

4 x b

a)

4 + b

b)

4b

c)

b + 4

8.

How would you rewrite this algebraic equation WITH the times symbol?

3b + 2 = 8

a)

3b - 2 = 8

b)

(3 x b) - 2 = 8

c)

3b = 8

9.

What is the value of 7?

a)

7

b)

17

c)

a

10.

Identify the variable in this equation:

4f + 1 + 9

a)

f

b)

2

c)

4