Real Jeopardy
General Algebra
Patterns
Properties and Fractions
Division
100

Weights & Measures:

4 Pounds Equals This many Ounces

What is 64?

100

Algebra: Solve each equation for y:

1. 3x + y = 1

2. 8 - y = x


Algebra: 

1. y = -3x + 1

2. y = -x + 8

100

Algebra: Solve each equation for y:

1. 5x + 2y = 12

2. 3x + 4y = 10


Algebra: 

1. y = 5/2x - 6

2. y = -3/4x + 5/2


100

1. Like fractions have the same __________.

2. The fractions 4/6 and 2/3 are __________ fractions.

1. denominator

2. like

100

Algebra: 

1. 2g + 5 = 33

2. -4 + t = -7


Algebra: 

1. g = 14

2. t = -3

200

This is the noise you make when Mr. M calls on you and you weren't paying attention

What is "what?" or "ummmmmm"

200

Algebra: 

1. Values of x for which f(x) = 0 are called ______ of the function.

2. Any two points on a nonvertical line can be used to determine the _________.


Algebra: 

1. zeros

2. slope


200

What are the next three terms of each pattern?

1. -2, -1.4, -0.8, ____, ______, _____

2. 5/4, 11/8, 3/2, ____, _____, ______


Algebra: 

1. -0.2, 0.4, 1

2. 13/8, 7/4, 15/8


200

Write each fraction in simplest form

1. 12/80

2. 32/64

1. 3/20

2. 1/2

200

1. Twelve of the 28 students in math class have blonde hair. In simplest form, what fraction of the students in math class do not have blonde hair?

2. How many bricks, each 0.25 meters long, are needed to make a row that is 7.25 meters long?

Pre-Algebra: 

1. 4/7

2. 29 bricks

300

Parts of Speech

"By", "Of" & "Outside" are examples of this part of speech.

What is a preposition?

300

Write these as an inequality with > < or =

1. 4/5 or -1/7

2. 2/9 or 0.2

3. -0.3 or -1/3

1. >

2. >

3. >

300

Algebra: 

1. Where does the graph of y=-3x-18 intersect the x-axis?

2. Tickets to see a movie cost $5 for children and $8 for adults. The equation 5x + 8y = 80 represents the number of children (x) and the number of adults (y) who can see the movie with $80. If no adults see the movie, how many children can see the movie with $80?


Algebra: 

1. (-6,0)

2. 16 kids


300

Algebra: 

1. Use the distributive property to simplify. -3(x-10)+x

2. Simplify: 8y – 2 – 3(y – 4)


Algebra: 

1. - 2x + 30

2.  5y – 14


300

Algebra: 

1. Find the greatest common factor of the two terms: 36a3b2c  and 24ab2c4

2. Solve for x : 3(x + 1) = -6


Algebra: 

1. 12ab2c

2. -3


400

Food & Drink:

This expensive golden spice is a key ingredient in paella.

What is saffron?

400

Evaluate each expression if a=4/5, b=-5/6, and c=3 1/2. Write the product in simplest form.

1. ab

2. -3b

3. -1/3 ac

1. -2/3

2. 2 1/2

3. 14/15

400

1. 9/7 - 4/7

2. 1 4/25 - 19/25

3. 17/24 - (-5/24)

4. 7/12 + 5/12

1. 5/7

2. 2/5

3. 11/12

4. 1

400


1. How many inches are 3/8 of a foot?

2. How long would it take a car traveling 60 miles per hour to go 250 miles?


1. 10 1/2 in

2. 4 1/2 hrs

400

Write as a Decimal

1. 4 / 7

2. -1 / 6

1. 0.6

2. -0.2

500

What is a flock of Geese known as?

What is a group of Crows known as?

What is a gaggle?

What is a murder of crows?

500

Simplify: (4x2 - 6x + 9) + (-x2 + 2x - 5)


3x2 - 4x + 4

500

Simplify: (5x2 + 3x - 7) - (2x2 - 4x + 1)


3x2 + 7x - 8

500

Algebra: 

1. On a map of North Carolina, the distance between Charlote and Wilmington is 14.75 in. If 2 in equals 24 miles, what is the approximate distance between the two cities?

2. Shanee bikes 5 miles to the park in 30 min and 3 miles to the library in 45 min. What is her average speed?


Algebra: 

1. 177 mi

2. 6.4 mph


500

Algebra: 

1. Find the total price of a sweatshirt that is priced at $48 and taxed at 6.5%.

2. Solve 5x - 3y = 9 for y.


Algebra: 

1. $51.12

2. y = 5/3x - 3