Meaning of Number and Variable (Level 1)

This math topic focuses on understanding algebraic expressions, specifically interpreting simple algebraic terms involving a constant and a variable. It teaches how to identify the meaning of expressions like '3y', '6n', and similar forms, asking students to distinguish between operations such as addition, multiplication, and exponentiation. Each question presents a term and multiple choice answers depicting different interpretations, requiring students to select the correct mathematical representation. This fundamental skill builds students' ability to handle more complex algebraic manipulations and interpretations.

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Algebraic Functions - Meaning of Number and Variable Worksheet

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Algebraic Functions - Meaning of Number and Variable
1
What does this algebra term mean?
A LaTex expression showing 3d
a A LaTex expression showing 3 to the power of d
b A LaTex expression showing 3 multiplied by d
c A LaTex expression showing 3 - d
d A LaTex expression showing 3 + d
2
What does this algebra term mean?
A LaTex expression showing 4n
a A LaTex expression showing 4 multiplied by n
b A LaTex expression showing 4 - n
c A LaTex expression showing 4 to the power of n
d A LaTex expression showing 4 + n
3
What does this algebra term mean?
A LaTex expression showing 5b
a A LaTex expression showing 5 to the power of b
b A LaTex expression showing 5 + b
c A LaTex expression showing 5 - b
d A LaTex expression showing 5 multiplied by b
4
What does this algebra term mean?
A LaTex expression showing 3c
a A LaTex expression showing 3 - c
b A LaTex expression showing 3 + c
c A LaTex expression showing 3 to the power of c
d A LaTex expression showing 3 multiplied by c
5
What does this algebra term mean?
A LaTex expression showing 3b
a A LaTex expression showing 3 multiplied by b
b A LaTex expression showing 3 - b
c A LaTex expression showing 3 + b
d A LaTex expression showing 3 to the power of b
6
What does this algebra term mean?
A LaTex expression showing 3n
a A LaTex expression showing 3 - n
b A LaTex expression showing 3 to the power of n
c A LaTex expression showing 3 multiplied by n
d A LaTex expression showing 3 + n
7
What does this algebra term mean?
A LaTex expression showing 5n
a A LaTex expression showing 5 - n
b A LaTex expression showing 5 multiplied by n
c A LaTex expression showing 5 to the power of n
d A LaTex expression showing 5 + n
8
What does this algebra term mean?
A LaTex expression showing 2n
a A LaTex expression showing 2 - n
b A LaTex expression showing 2 multiplied by n
c A LaTex expression showing 2 + n
d A LaTex expression showing 2 to the power of n