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Algebraic Expressions

  • An algebraic expression differs from an open sentence or equation in that it has no equal sign.
  • The value of an algebraic expression can vary depending on the value of the variable.
  • Within a single problem, the value of the variable remains the same.
  • A variable is a symbol that represents one or more numbers. A mathematical expression with one or more variables is an algebraic expression. To evaluate an algebraic expression, replace each variable with a number and then simplify.

Evaluate the expression 5 × (81 ÷ x) for x = 9.

  • 5 ×(81 ÷9) =
  • 5 ×9 =

45

Evaluate the expression 72 ÷ (y - 62) for x = 70.

  • 72 ÷(70 − 62) =
  • 72 ÷8 =

9

Evaluate the expression 10m - 4 when m = 3.

  • 10(3) − 4 =
  • 30 − 4 =

26

Evaluate the expression n ÷ 4 + 9 when n = 24.

  • 24 ÷4 + 9 =
  • 6 + 9 =

15

Evaluate the expression x × 2 + (17 - y) for x = 5 and y = 15.

  • 5 ×2 + (17 − 15)=
  • 10 + 2 =

12

The formula A = l × w ÷ 2 gives the area of a right triangle with length l and width w. Find the area of a right triangle with a length of 9 in and a width of 8 in.

  • A = 8in ×9in ÷2
  • A = 72in2 ÷2

A = 36in2

Solve for Q if Q = 63 ÷ j + 7 × k and j = 7,k = 4.

  • Q = 63 ÷7 + 7 ×4
  • Q = 9 + 28

Q = 37

Eric's store charges $ 5 for a shake and $ 4 for a smoothie. How much does he make when a customer buys 3 shakes and 5 smoothies?

  • Let x = number of shakes bought. Let y = number of smoothies bought.
  • Total = $5x + $4y, and x = 3, y = 5.
  • Total = $5(3) + $4(5)
  • Total = $15 + $20

Total = $35

Tiffany uses the formula $ 7m + $ 3n to calculate her son Jason's allowance, with m = number of As on his report card, and n = number of Bs on his report card. What is Jason's allowance if he received 2 As and 4 Bs?

  • $7m + $3n, and m = 2, n = 4
  • $ 7(2) + $ 3(4) =
  • $ 14 + $ 12 =

$26

R = 10a - 13b + 5c. Find R if a = 10, b = 2, and c = 3.

  • R = 10(10) − 13(2) + 5(3)
  • R = 100 − 26 + 15
  • R = 74 + 15

R = 89

Let a = number of apples, b = number of bananas, and c = number of carrots. An apple costs 50 cents, a banana costs 85 cents, and a carrot costs 30 cents.
a) Find the formula for the total cost of apples, bananas, and carrots.
b) How much does 2 apples, 1 banana, and 3 carrots cost?

  • a) 50a + 85b + 30c
  • b) 50(2) + 85(1) + 30(3) =
  • 100 + 85 + 90 =
  • 185 + 90 =

275 cents, or $2.75

*These practice questions are only helpful when you work on them offline on a piece of paper and then use the solution steps function to check your answer.

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Algebraic Expressions

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Mathematics: Pre Algebra

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