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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Math worksheet on 'Algebraic Functions - Meaning of Number and Variable (Level 1)'. Part of a broader unit on 'Algebra Basic Concepts - Intro' Learn online: app.mobius.academy/math/units/algebra_basic_concepts_intro/
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What does this algebra term mean?
A LaTex expression showing 3n
a A LaTex expression showing 3 + n
b A LaTex expression showing 3 multiplied by n
c A LaTex expression showing 3 to the power of n
d A LaTex expression showing 3 - n
2
What does this algebra term mean?
A LaTex expression showing 3y
a A LaTex expression showing 3 multiplied by y
b A LaTex expression showing 3 to the power of y
c A LaTex expression showing 3 - y
d A LaTex expression showing 3 + y
3
What does this algebra term mean?
A LaTex expression showing 6c
a A LaTex expression showing 6 - c
b A LaTex expression showing 6 to the power of c
c A LaTex expression showing 6 + c
d A LaTex expression showing 6 multiplied by c
4
What does this algebra term mean?
A LaTex expression showing 6d
a A LaTex expression showing 6 multiplied by d
b A LaTex expression showing 6 to the power of d
c A LaTex expression showing 6 - d
d A LaTex expression showing 6 + d
5
What does this algebra term mean?
A LaTex expression showing 3x
a A LaTex expression showing 3 multiplied by x
b A LaTex expression showing 3 - x
c A LaTex expression showing 3 to the power of x
d A LaTex expression showing 3 + x
6
What does this algebra term mean?
A LaTex expression showing 5x
a A LaTex expression showing 5 multiplied by x
b A LaTex expression showing 5 - x
c A LaTex expression showing 5 to the power of x
d A LaTex expression showing 5 + x
7
What does this algebra term mean?
A LaTex expression showing 3c
a A LaTex expression showing 3 - c
b A LaTex expression showing 3 to the power of c
c A LaTex expression showing 3 multiplied by c
d A LaTex expression showing 3 + c