Lesson 1 Variable Expressions

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1. Which of the following is a verbal expression for 3x - 4.

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The correct answer is "4 less than the product of 3 and x" because the expression 3x - 4 can be interpreted as taking the product of 3 and x and then subtracting 4 from it.

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Lesson 1 Variable Expressions - Quiz

Explore algebraic expressions in 'Lesson 1 Variable Expressions'. This quiz assesses understanding of variable expressions, their verbal descriptions, and evaluation. Key skills include translating phrases to expressions, simplifying... see moreexpressions, and critical thinking in algebra. see less

2. Which one do you like?

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The expression "four less than a number" implies that we are subtracting 4 from the number. Therefore, the correct expression would be x-4.

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3. Which of the following verbal expressions does NOT indicate multiplication

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The phrase "more than" does not indicate multiplication. It implies a comparison or addition of quantities, rather than the multiplication of two or more numbers.

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4. Evaluate 3x + 12 - 24/x when x is 8.

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To evaluate the expression 3x + 12 - 24/x when x is 8, we substitute the value of x into the expression. Plugging in x = 8, we get 3(8) + 12 - 24/8. Simplifying further, we have 24 + 12 - 3, which equals 33. Therefore, the correct answer is 33.

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5. The expression "twice the product of 3 and x" is the same as which of the following?

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The expression "twice the product of 3 and x" means multiplying 3 and x together, and then multiplying the result by 2. This can be written as 2 * (3 * x), which simplifies to 6x.

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Which of the following is a verbal expression for 3x - 4.
Which one do you like?
Which of the following verbal expressions does NOT indicate...
Evaluate 3x + 12 - 24/x when x is 8.
The expression "twice the product of 3 and x" is the same as...
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