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Introduction to Mathematical Expressions

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Introduction to Mathematical Expressions

Read each expression carefully. Choose the best answer or write your response in the space provided.

Recognising Parts of Expressions

1.In the expression 9m + 4, which number is the coefficient?
  • m
  • 9
  • 4
  • 13
2.What is the constant term in 7p - 11?
  • 7
  • p
  • -11
  • 7p
3.Select every variable in this list: r, 6, t, 14.
  • r
  • 6
  • t
  • 14
4.How many terms are in the expression 5a - 2b + 8?
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4

Working with Components

5.For the expression 8n + 3, name its coefficient, variable, and constant.
6.In 6x - 5 + 2y, list the variables and the constant term.
7.Write an expression with one variable, a coefficient of 4, and a constant of 9.
8.Explain what makes a mathematical expression different from an equation.

Expressions in Everyday Situations

9.Emily has d dollars and spends $12. Write an expression for the amount of money she has left.
10.Camila has 4 times as many trading cards as Zoe. If Zoe has c cards, write an expression for the number of cards Camila has.

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  • Introduction to Mathematical Expressions, page 1 of 2: Recognising Parts of Expressions, Working with Components

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  • Introduction to Mathematical Expressions, page 2 of 2: Expressions in Everyday Situations

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