Quiz: Algebraic Expressions
SOL A.1
Name: _________________________________ Date: _________________________________
Translate the following algebraic expressions into verbal expressions.
3
1. y2 + 3
2. √𝑛 − 10
3. Translate the following verbal expression into an algebraic expression.
Ten times a number plus seven times the same number.
4. Error Analysis: Describe and correct the error in the problem below.
When asked to translate the following: The difference between 15 and the product of 5 and
y, Brandon writes 5y – 15.
5. The local video store charges a monthly membership fee of $5 and $2.25 per video. Write
an expression to represent the cost of n videos.
Quiz: Algebraic Expressions
SOL A.1
6. The diagram below shows what each Algebra Tile represents in an algebraic expression.
Which of the following is the correct verbal expression represented by the algebra tiles
below?
a)
b)
c)
d)
3 times a number plus 2
The sum of 3 times a number and 2
2 less than three times a number
2 minus 3 times a number
Extra Credit: Insert the appropriate operations (+ , − , ∙ , 𝑜𝑟 ÷) in the boxes below to make
the equation true.
4
4
4
4
=
2