Algebra Quiz: Writing Basic Expressions Word Problems!
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Joan's cellphone company charges her $30 a month and $0.10 for each text she sends. Write an expression to show Joan's cell phone bill.
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$30 = $0.10t
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$0.10 - $30 - t
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$30 + $.10 + t
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$30 + $0.10t
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Three times Cassie's age increased by nine is twelve.
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3x+12 - 9
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3x + 9=12
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3x + 12 = 9
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3x + 5
Correct Answer
A. 3x + 9=12Explanation
The equation 3x + 9 = 12 represents the statement "Three times Cassie's age increased by nine is twelve." This equation is formed by multiplying Cassie's age (represented by x) by three and adding nine to it, resulting in twelve.Rate this question:
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John sells watermelons (w) for $4 and tangerines (t) for $1. Use the expression 4w + t, find the price for a customer purchasing five tangerines and two watermelons.
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$13
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$12
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$11
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$10
Correct Answer
A. $13Explanation
substitute 4 in for w and 5 in for t.Rate this question:
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Four times the sum of nine and a number
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4(9 + n)
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4 x 9 + n
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4 + n + 9
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4n + 9
Correct Answer
A. 4(9 + n)Explanation
The sum means to add. You want to add the two numbers AND then multiply it by four.Rate this question:
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The Smith family went to the movies. Adult tickets are $10, kids are $7, and senior citizens are $5. If the Smith family took two adults, 1 senior citizen and three kids, use an expression to show their amount spent.
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$10(4) + $5(1) + $7
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$10(2) + $7(3) + $5
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$10(2) x $7(3) x $5
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$10(2) + $7(3)
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A. $10(2) + $7(3) + $5Explanation
The expression $10(2) + $7(3) + $5 represents the amount spent by the Smith family at the movies. The $10(2) represents the cost of two adult tickets, the $7(3) represents the cost of three kids' tickets, and the $5 represents the cost of one senior citizen ticket. By multiplying the number of tickets by their respective prices and adding them together, we get the total amount spent.Rate this question:
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