Math Stories
Writing Algebraic Expressions
Solving Algebraic Expressions
Using Parentheses
Grab Bag!
100
Write the equation for this story: I had some starburst then I got 4 more. Now I have 7.
s + 4 = 7
100
Write an algebraic expression for: "subtract 5 from a"
a - 5
100
Evaluate the expression: If a = 2 a + 3 = ?
5
100
What does 2(4) equal?
8
100
What is Ms. Kirchoff's favorite college football team?
LSU Tigers!
200
Write an equation for the story: A bag of potatoes weighs 5 pounds. My mom buys some bags and the total weight is 15 pounds.
5b = 15
200
Write an algebraic expression for: multiply c by 7
7c
200
Evaluate the expression: If z = 5 z - 4 = ?
1
200
What does 50(3) equal?
150
200
Where did Mr. Jarrell grow up?
New York City!
300
Write an equation for the story: I paid $10 for each binder I bought at Office Depot and my total was $40.
10b = 40
300
Write an algebraic expression for: Divide p by 10
p ÷ 10
300
Evaluate the expression: If x = 2 8x = ?
16
300
What does 2(x+1) mean? (Tell me in words)
It means that you have x+1 two times.
300
What is the name of the Mardi Gras parade that KCCA will march in this weekend?
Krewe of Pontchartrain
400
Tell the class a story about this equation: 25 - x = 5
Ms. Kirchoff will judge if you are correct!
400
Write an algebraic expression for: reduce x by 15
x - 15
400
Evaluate the expression: If c = 32 c ÷ 4 = ?
8
400
What does 3(2x-3) mean? Tell me in words.
It means that you have 2x-3 three times.
400
What is Ms. Kirchoff's least favorite college football team?
Alabama
500
Tell the class a story about this equation: 2n = 10
Ms. Kirchoff will judge if you are correct or not!
500
Write an algebraic expression for: Reduce 20 by z
20 - z
500
Evaluate the expression: If x = 6 4x - 6 = ?
18
500
Expand the expression 3(x+2) in algebraic notation.
x + 2 + x + 2 + x + 2
500
Who is going to the Superbowl? Name both teams!
Baltimore Ravens and San Francisco 49ers
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