Writing Expressions
Substitution
Random Cowherd Facts
Vocab
100
The sum of a and 4.
a+4
100

evaluate if x=5 

x+1

6

100

What is Cowherd's Mascot?

Cougar

100

A number that stands alone

Constant

200
The product of 5 and a number.
5x
200

evaluate if x=10 

2x+3

23

200

What are the grade levels at Cowherd

6th Grade through 8th Grade

200
An unknown value.
Variable
300
The difference of a number and 5.
x-5
300

evaluate if x=2.5 

4x

10

300

Who is Cowherd's Principal?

Ms. Gibson

300
A combination of numbers and variables separated by operation signs. Ex: 2x+3
Expression or algebraic expression
400

A number doubled.

2a

400

evaluate if x=2 and y=3 

2x2+2y - x

12

400

What are Cowherd's school color

orange and blue
400
Two expressions that have the same value.
Equivalent Expressions
500

K less than the product of 3 and g.

3g - k

500

What is the value of the expression 4b3 + 11 when b = 2?

43

500

Who is Cowherd named after?

Henry W. Cowherd

500

A numerical quantity placed before and multiplying the variable in an algebraic expression.

Coefficient

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