Simplifying algebraic equations

Question 1

What is an algebraic expression?

Answer 1

An algebraic expression is a mathematical phrase that can include numbers, variables, and operation symbols.

Question 2

True or False: The expression 3x + 5 is a simplified algebraic expression.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Simplify the expression: 2a + 3a.

Answer 3

5a

Question 4

What does it mean to simplify an algebraic equation?

Answer 4

To simplify an algebraic equation means to combine like terms and reduce it to its simplest form.

Question 5

Fill in the blank: The expression 4x + 2y + 3x is simplified to ______.

Answer 5

7x + 2y

Question 6

Which of the following is a like term of 7x? a) 3y b) 4x c) 5z

Answer 6

b) 4x

Question 7

Simplify the expression: 5m - 2m + 8.

Answer 7

3m + 8

Question 8

True or False: The expression x + 2x + 3 is equal to 3x + 3.

Answer 8

False

Question 9

What is the coefficient in the expression 8y?

Answer 9

8

Question 10

Simplify: 6p + 4 - 3p + 2.

Answer 10

3p + 6

Question 11

Fill in the blank: The expression 10 - 3 + 2 is simplified to ______.

Answer 11

9

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a like term of 2xy? a) 3xy b) 4x c) 5x

Answer 12

b) 4x

Question 13

What is the result of simplifying the equation: 12 - 5 + 3?

Answer 13

10

Question 14

True or False: The expression 2a + 3b - 4a can be simplified to -2a + 3b.

Answer 14

True

Question 15

Simplify the expression: 9x - 4x + 7.

Answer 15

5x + 7