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100
Write the algebraic expression for the following verbal expression: The sum of three and w
3 + w
100
If a = 7, evaluate the following: 2a - 2
12
100
Bobby has been living 5 more years than Susie. The expression for Susie's age
What is b-5?
200
Write the algebraic expression for the following verbal expression: The product of 5 and a number x
5x
200
If r = 6 and s = 4, evaluate the following: 2r/s
3
200
Suellen and Tara are in sixth grade, and both take dance lessons at Twinkle Toes Dance Studio. This is Suellen’s first year, while this is Tara’s fifth year of dance lessons. Both girls plan to continue taking lessons throughout high school. If Suellen has been taking dance lessons for
What is Y + 4
200
When corn seeds germinate, they tend to grow 5 inches in the first week and then 3 inches per week for the remainder of the season. Write an expression to represent this.
What is 3W+5
300
Write a verbal expression for the following algebraic expression: 3 + g
Answers vary. Examples are three plus a number g or the sum of three and a number g
300
If a = 3, b = 5 and c = 11, evaluate the following: 3c - ab
18
300
Mitchell delivers newspapers after school, for which he earns $0.09 per paper. Write an expression and use it to determine how much Mitchell earned by delivering 300 newspapers. (2 parts)
What is 0.09P and $27?
300
The Honeymoon Charter Fishing Boat Company only allows newlywed couples on their sunrise trips. There is a captain, a first mate, and a deck hand manning the boat on these trips. If the boat can hold a maximum of 20 people, how many couples can go on the sunrise fishing trip?
What is 8?
400
Write a verbal expression for the following algebraic expression: 5k - 2
Answers vary. Examples include the product of 5 and a number k decreased by two or two less than five times a number k.
400
If y = 4, and z = 10, evaluate the following: z(3 + y)
70
400
Randy is an art dealer who sells reproductions of famous paintings. Copies of the Mona Lisa sell for $475. Last year Randy sold $14,725 worth of Mona Lisa reproductions. How many did he sell?
What is 31?
400
Krystal Klear Cell Phone Company charges $5.00 per month for service. The company also charges $0.10 for each text message sent. If Taylor's budget is $15 per month, how many texts can he send?
What is 100?
500
Write the algebraic equation for the following verbal equation: Two more than the quotient of a number m and five is equal to 26
What is m/5 + 2 = 26
500
If a = 3, b= 4 and c = 5, evaluate the following: a(b + c) - a
24
500
The high school marching band has 15 drummers this year. The band director insists that there are to be 5 more trumpet players than drummers at all times. Write an expression that describes the relationship of the number of trumpet players (
What are T=D+5 and D=T-5
500
Compact discs (CDs) cost $12 each at the Music Emporium. The company charges $4.50 for shipping and handling, regardless of how many compact discs are purchased. Write and use your expression to determine how much Mickey spent buying 10 CDs. (2 parts)
What is 12D+4.50 and 124.50?
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