Meaning of Terms Together as Multiplication (Level 1)

This math topic focuses on interpreting terms placed together as an indication of multiplication in algebraic functions. It presents questions requiring learners to identify what common mathematical operations are represented when variables and numbers are juxtaposed (e.g., 7y, 4y, etc.). Thus, it helps solidify the understanding that, in algebra, placing symbols adjacent typically implies multiplication. The worksheet covers several examples to reinforce this concept across different variables and constants, aiming to establish a firm grasp of basic algebraic manipulation and interpretation skills.

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Algebraic Functions - Meaning of Terms Together as Multiplication Worksheet

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Algebraic Functions - Meaning of Terms Together as Multiplication
1
What common math function does showing 7 and c together mean?
A LaTex expression showing 7c
a A LaTex expression showing 7 multiplied by c
b A LaTex expression showing 7 over c
c A LaTex expression showing c to the power of 7
d A LaTex expression showing 7 + c
e A LaTex expression showing 7 - c
f A LaTex expression showing 7 to the power of c
2
What common math function does showing 2 and n together mean?
A LaTex expression showing 2n
a A LaTex expression showing 2 multiplied by n
b A LaTex expression showing 2 + n
c A LaTex expression showing 2 over n
d A LaTex expression showing n to the power of 2
e A LaTex expression showing 2 to the power of n
f A LaTex expression showing 2 - n
3
What common math function does showing 2 and r together mean?
A LaTex expression showing 2r
a A LaTex expression showing 2 - r
b A LaTex expression showing 2 + r
c A LaTex expression showing 2 multiplied by r
d A LaTex expression showing 2 over r
e A LaTex expression showing r to the power of 2
f A LaTex expression showing 2 to the power of r
4
What common math function does showing 7 and r together mean?
A LaTex expression showing 7r
a A LaTex expression showing 7 - r
b A LaTex expression showing r to the power of 7
c A LaTex expression showing 7 over r
d A LaTex expression showing 7 + r
e A LaTex expression showing 7 multiplied by r
f A LaTex expression showing 7 to the power of r
5
What common math function does showing 9 and r together mean?
A LaTex expression showing 9r
a A LaTex expression showing 9 over r
b A LaTex expression showing 9 to the power of r
c A LaTex expression showing 9 + r
d A LaTex expression showing r to the power of 9
e A LaTex expression showing 9 multiplied by r
f A LaTex expression showing 9 - r
6
What common math function does showing 6 and p together mean?
A LaTex expression showing 6p
a A LaTex expression showing p to the power of 6
b A LaTex expression showing 6 over p
c A LaTex expression showing 6 to the power of p
d A LaTex expression showing 6 - p
e A LaTex expression showing 6 + p
f A LaTex expression showing 6 multiplied by p
7
What common math function does showing 8 and c together mean?
A LaTex expression showing 8c
a A LaTex expression showing 8 to the power of c
b A LaTex expression showing 8 multiplied by c
c A LaTex expression showing 8 + c
d A LaTex expression showing c to the power of 8
e A LaTex expression showing 8 - c
f A LaTex expression showing 8 over c
8
What common math function does showing 5 and m together mean?
A LaTex expression showing 5m
a A LaTex expression showing 5 - m
b A LaTex expression showing 5 to the power of m
c A LaTex expression showing 5 multiplied by m
d A LaTex expression showing 5 over m
e A LaTex expression showing m to the power of 5
f A LaTex expression showing 5 + m