Exponents and PEMDAS
Evaluate Variable Expressions
Write Algebraic Expressions
Combine Like Terms
Write Variable Expression Word Problems
100
The bill with the greatest value ever printed in the United States had a value of 10^5 (ten to the fifth power) dollars. What is that dollar amount?
What is $100,000
100

 

Find the value of the expression:

12 − y

for y = 6.

What is 6

100

There are 16 ounces in 1 pound. Write an expression that gives the number of ounces in pounds. Use p to represent pounds.

What is 16p.

100

Combine any like terms in the expression. If there are no like terms, rewrite the expression.

5m+ 2m -2m


What is 5m

100

Monica had p coins. Then she found 58 more coins in a drawer. Write the expression that shows how many coins Monica has now.

p + 58

200
J.J. is making a patio in his yard. He needs a total of 15^2 (fifteen squared) concrete blocks to cover the area. How many blocks does John need?
What is 225 blocks.
200

The expression 500v gives the number of points Collin earns for completing v voyages in a video game. How many points are earned for completing 8 voyages?

What is 4,000 points.

200

The length of a swimming pool is 5 feet shorter than twice the width. Let w represent the width. Write an expression that gives the length of the swimming pool.

What is 2w - 5.

200

Sandwiches cost $5, french fries cost $3, and drinks cost $2. The expression 5n + 3n + 2n gives the total cost, in dollars for buying a sandwich, fries, and drink for n people. What is another way to write this expression

What is 10n. (Combine like terms)

200

Harry has b books. Toby has 55 more books than Kenny. Write the expression that shows how many books Toby has.

b + 55

300
Which is a way to write 2 x 2 x 2 x 5 x 5 with exponents and two bases?
What is 2^3 x 5^2
300

Christina works at Candletree Bakery. She spent the morning making chocolate chip cookies. To make batches of cookies, Christina uses 12 ounces of chocolate chips. This morning she made 7 batches of cookies.

How many ounces of chocolate chips did Christina put in the cookies?

Write your answer as a whole number or decimal.

What is 84 ounces

300
The price of a skateboard is $5 less than 3 times the price of a pair of knee pads. Let k represent the price of the knee pads. Write an expression that gives the price of the skateboard.
What is 3k - 5
300

Combine any like terms in the expression. If there are no like terms, rewrite the expression. 4t + t


What is 5t

300

There were f frogs in a pond. 98 of the frogs hopped away. Write the expression that shows how many frogs are in the pond now.

What is f - 98

400
Mascie placed 2^4 (two to the fourth power) books onto each of 5 shelves. How many books did she place on the shelves in all?
What is 80 books.
400

The difference in meters, that Sydney runs during track practice is equal to 400t + 100s, where t is the number of laps and s is the number of sprints. How far does Sydney run when she does 3 laps and 8 sprints?

What is 2,000 meters

400
Caleb bought jeans for $16 each. Let j represent the amount of jeans Caleb bought. He gave the cashier $80. Write an expression to represent the amount of change Caleb will receive. (assuming he doesn not spend more than he has)
What is 80 - 16j
400

Combine any like terms in the expression. If there are no like terms, rewrite the expression.

20p + 4t + 5p + 3k + 7t

What is 25p + 11t + 3k

400

Lila bought 3 bags of beans. There are b beans in each bag. Write the expression that shows how many beans Lila bought.

What is 3b

500
Evaluate the expression. 4^2 + 3 (7 - 2) + 4
What is 35.
500

Polly's veterinarian told her a dog that weighs w kilograms needs 30w +70 calories each day to stay healthy. Polly's dog, Otis, weighs 22 kilograms.

How many calories does Otis need each day to stay healthy?

What is 730 calories

500
On Saturday, Austin planted 10 rows of tomato plants with p plants in each row. On Sunday, he planted 6 rows of pepper plants with p plants in each row. Write an expression that gives the total number of plants Austin planted this weekend.
What is 10p + 6p = 16p
500

Scarves cost $12 and snowmen pins cost $2. Shipping is $3 per order. The expression 12n + 2n + 3 gives the cost, in dollars, of buying scarves with pins for n people. What is another way to write this expression?

What is 14n + 3

500

Reagan picked p pears. Edna picked 8 fewer pears than Reagan. Write the expression that shows how many pears Edna picked.

What is p - 8