Quiz on Basic Algebra

Question 1

Chana is one third of Mendel's age. Which expression is correct (a for age)?

Accepted Answer

a ÷ 3

Question 2

The teacher needs 2 more than 5 times the number of books. Which is the right equation?

Accepted Answer

2 + 5b

Question 3

John worked x hours planting bushes. Kim worked 2 more hours than John. What is the equation?

Accepted Answer

x+2

Question 4

If x=5 and y=8, which of these answers are correct?

Accepted Answer

6x=30, 3y=24

Question 5

Evaluate the following expression if a=3 and b=4: 4b-5a = ?

Accepted Answer

1

Question 6

The skirt costs eight dollars more than the shirt. Which is the proper expression? (c for cost)

Accepted Answer

c + 8

Question 7

If a = 3, what is the answer to 18 ÷ 2a?

Accepted Answer

3

Question 8

Order of Operations: (15 ÷ 3) + (9 - 5)

Accepted Answer

9

Question 9

Marta painted 5 times as many paintings than needed. Write an equation using r as the variable.

Accepted Answer

5r

Question 10

Evaluate the expression if m=3 and n=6: 3m+n=

Accepted Answer

15

Question 11

Sally has seven fewer marbles than Emily. Which is the proper expression? (m for marbles)

Accepted Answer

m-7

Question 12

Order of Operations: 5 + 2 x 4 - 2 =

Accepted Answer

11

Questions 12