Translating English to Math
Exponents
Substitution
Properties
Mystery Box!
100

The difference between 5 and 3.

5 - 3 

100

Simplify.

x2 * x2

x4

100

Evaluate.

3(x-4) when x = 7

3(7-4)

3(3) = 9

100

What is Plattsburgh High School's mascot?

The Hornets! :)

100

Give an example of a binomial expression. 

Binomial = 2 terms 

For example: 3x + 2

200

Who is your Algebra teacher? 

Ms. Bruno :)

200

Write the expanded form for: 

3x5

(Write legibly or no points will be rewarded.)

3 * x * x * x * x * x

200

Who sings the song "Truth Hurts"? (Hint: The song starts with the lyrics "Why are men great until they have to be great")

LIZZO! :)

200

3x + 5 = 5 + 3x 

Which property does this demonstrate?

Commutative Property

200

Which expression is equivalent to the one shown below? (Choose a b or c)

18w - 4 + 6w - 8

a.) 6(3w -2)

b.) 2(12w-6)

c.) 2(6w -6)

b.) 2(12w-6)

300

The quotient of eighteen to six.  (Bonus points if you solve it)

18/6 = 3

300

Simplify

(-2x)5

(-2x)5

-32x5

300

Substitute 5 for x.

-x3

-x3

-(5)3

-5 * -5 * -5 

= -125

300

Which property demonstrates the following?

4x2 + 12x = 4x(x + 3) 

Distributive Property

300

Write each of the following binomials as a product of its greatest common factor and another binomial.

6x-42

6(x-7)

400

One third of a number less than 4.

x-4 / 3

400

Who is performing this year's super bowl halftime show?

Kendrick Lamar

400

Evaluate the following when x = 0, y=3.

6x + y - 15

6x + y - 15 

6(0) + 3 -15

= -12

400

Which property is demonstrated below? 

2x + (4 + 9x +y) = (2x + 4 +9x) + y 

Associative Property

400

Combine like terms:

x2 + 6x -3x2 + 4x + 7

-2x2 + 10x + 7

500

If x represents a number, write an expression for the product of x and 5.

5x 

500

Simplify.

(-2x4)3(-3x)

(-2x4)3(-3x)

(-23x12)(-3x)

(-8x12)(-3x)

24x13

500

Substitute -2 for x and evaluate the following.

(3x)2

(3x)2

(3(-2))2

32 * -22

9 * 4 = 36

500

3x + 9 + 0 + x = 3x + 0 + x + 9 

Communicative Property

500

Who is Taylor Swift currently dating? 

Travis Kelce (tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs)