Evaluating
English in Math
Property Practice
Distributive Prop.
Word Problems
100

Evaluate the expression when x=6 and y=5

x + 7

13

100

Write the phrase as an expression. Then evaluate the expression when a=2 and b=7

- 9 minus a

- 9-a

9-2=7

100

Tell which property is illustrated by the statement.

0 + x = x

Addition Property of Zero

100

Simplify the expression.

3 ( x - 2 )

3x - 6

100

Identify the terms, coefficients, constants, and variables in the following expression.

5a + 7

Terms: 5a, 7

Coefficients: 5

Constants: 7

Variables: a

200

Evaluate the expression when x=6 and y=5

x + y - 4

7

200

Write the phrase as an expression. Then evaluate the expression when a=2 and b=7

- 9 increased by a number a

- 9 + a

9 + 2 = 11

200

Tell which property is illustrated by the statement.

3 + z = z + 3

Commutative Property of Addition

200

Simplify the Expression.

4 + 5 ( x + 3 )

5x + 19

200

You earn 15n dollars for mowing n lawns. How much do you earn for mowing seven lawns?

$105

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300

Evaluate the expression when x=6 and y=5

2 ( 8 - y )

6

300

Write the phrase as an expression. Then evaluate the expression when a=2 and b=7

- twice a number b

- 2b

2 x 7 = 14

300

Tell which property is illustrated by the statement.

( 2 x 5 ) x C = 2 x ( 5 x C )

Associative Property of Multiplication 

300

Simplify the expression.

4 ( 6a + 7 - 2 ) 

24a + 20

300

The expression 20a + 13c is the cost (in dollars) for a adults and c children to enter a science camp. Find the total cost for 4 adults and 24 students. 

20(4) + 13(24)= 80 + 312= $392

400

Evaluate the expression when x=6 and y=5

xy

30

400

Write the phrase as an expression. Then evaluate the expression when a=2 and b=7

- b less than 20

- 20 - b

20 - 7 = 13

400

Tell which property is illustrated by the statement.

5 ( x - 2 ) = 5x - 10

Distributive Property

400

Combine like terms and simplify.

6a - 4 + 7a

13a - 4

400

A race car driver typically drives 3 races on weekdays and 10 races on a weekend day.

a. Write an expression for the total number of races on x weekdays and y weekend days.

b. Use the expression to find the number of races on 4 weekdays and 2 weekend days. 

a. 3x + 10y

b. 3(4) + 10(2)= 12 + 20 = 32 races

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500

Evaluate the expression when x=6 and y=5

( x - 1 ) ( y - 1 )

20

500

Write the phrase as an expression. Then evaluate the expression when a=2 and b=7

- the product 4 and the difference of 10 and a number b

- 4 (10 - b)

4 (10-7)= 12

500

Simplify the Expression. Explain each step.

1/3 x q x 3

- (1/3 x 3) x q= 1 x q= q

Commutative Property of Multiplication

and Multiplication Property of One

500

Combine like terms and simplify.

6a - 2b + 3( a - b )

6a - 2b + 3a - 3b=

9a - 5b

500

The width of a widescreen TV is 18 inches greater than its height h. Use the distributive property to write and simplify an expression for the area of the TV screen. 

Area= length x width

length= height

width= height + 18

h ( h + 18 ) = h2 + 18h