Writing Algebraic Equations
Vocabulary
Writing Algebraic Expressions
PEMDAS
Evaluating Expressions
100

What is the algebraic expression for 12 more than a number is 43?

12 + x = 43

100

Explain in your own words what the word TERM means in math class?

Give an example.

A number or variable that can be combined together using addition, multiplication or division to create an expression or equation. 

100

What is the algebraic expression of 4 times the sum of 5 and a number?

4(5 + g)

100
What is one phrase that has helped you REMEMBER the acronym PEMDAS. What does PEMDAS really mean?

Phrases May Vary

Parenthesis/Exponents/Multiplication/Division/Addition and Subtraction 

100

What is the value of the expression below when x=8?

10x + 5

85

200

What is the algebraic expression for the difference of a number and 5 is 45?

r - 5 = 45

200

Explain in your own words what the word VARIABLE means in math class?

Give an example.

A symbol for a number we don't know yet, such as n, x or y. 

200

What is the algebraic expression for 5 times the difference of a number and 3?

5 ( n - 3 )

200

Simplify using the operations...

9 x 4 + 23

42

200

What is the value of the expression below when x=4 and y=2?

3x + 7y

26

300

What is the algebraic expression for twice a number is equal to 30?

2m=30

300

Explain in your own words what the word EXPRESSION means in math class?

Give an example.

A combination of terms connected through addition and subtraction WITHOUT an equal symbol. 

300

What is the algebraic expression for 8 less than the product of 5 and a number?

5p - 8 

300

Simplify using the operations...

9 x (3+3) divided by 6

9

300

What is the value of the expression below when w=2?

4w2 - 7w - 8

-6

400

What is the algebraic expression for the square of a number is 81?

b2 = 81

400

Explain in your own words what the word COEFFICIENT means in math class?

Give an example.

A number that multiplies to a variable. Variables with no number in the front has a coefficient of 1. 

400

What is the algebraic expression for the quotient of 7 and the difference of a number and 8?

7/(n-8)

400

Simplify using the operations...

9 + 3 x 52 - 10 x 6

24

400

What is the value of the expression below when y=2 and z=-1?

5z2 - y - 4

-1

500

What is the algebraic expression for the quotient of a number and 8 is equal to 16? 

y/8 = 16

500

Explain in your own words what the word EQUATION means in math class?

Give an example.

An equation is a grouping of terms and constants that are set equal to one another. 

500

What is the algebraic expression for the square of the difference of a number and 10?

( s - 10 )2

500

Simplify using the operations...

(72 - 31) divided by 32

2

500

What is the value of the expression when x=-3 and y=7?

-(x)- 3y2

-156