Algebra and English Fun Friday Jeopardy!

Solving Multi-Step Equations

100

Solve: 

3x + 5 = 26

x = 7

200

Solve: 

2(x - 3) = -10

x = -2

300

Solve: 

3(x +4) - 2x = 6

x = -6

400

Solve for x: 

3(2x - 3) + 9 = 42

x = 7

500

Solve for x: 

3(2x - 5) + 8 = 5x + 19

x = 26

Linear Equations

100

Determine the slope: 

y = 2x - 1

2

200

Determine the y-intercept: 

y = 5x - 10

-10

300

Determine the slope: 

y - 2x = 5

2

400

Determine the y-intercept: 

y = 4

4

500

Determine the slope: 

x=5

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Quadratic Equations

100

solve for the roots: 

x² - 36 = 0

x = 6, -6

200

Solve for the roots: 

x² + 6x + 8 = 0

x = -4, -2

300

Solve for the roots: 

x² + 3x - 10 = 0 

x = -5, 2

400

Solve for the roots:

x² +10x = -24

x = -4, -6

500

Factor:

x² - 9x - 22

(x-11)(x+2)

English Grab Bag

100

This is a comparison using "like" or "as"

Simile

200

A paragraph in a poem is called a... 

stanza

300

This is a short poem, quotation, text that appears before a novel or book begins.

Epigraph 

400

Who was the protagonist of Anthem?

Equality 7-2521

500

This is an act or instance of placing two elements close together or side by side. This is often done in order to compare/contrast the two, to show similarities or differences, etc.

Juxtaposition

TKAM

100

What is Scout's real name?

Jean Louise Finch

200

Where does Boo leave presents for Scout and Jem?

In a hole in a tree

300

What is the verdict in the Tom Robinson case?

Guilty

400

Who runs away from home?

Dill 

500

What is Boo’s real name?

Arthur