Expressions from words
for 8th grade
Form an expression for each of the given scenarios in terms of x and y
Below is a table showing the first 6 question answer pairs for the topic "Expressions from words" as used in the lessons for this topic. Our games and tests for the topic use these 6 items plus 10 additional question answer pairs.
The topic "Expressions from words" is in the category Algebra for 8th grade (ages 13 to 14).
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The expression for the cost of 6 apples and 3 oranges is 6X + 3Y
Apples cost X each. Oranges cost Y each. Form an expression for the cost of 6 apples and 3 oranges.
6X + 3Y
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The expression for the cost of 4 pencils and 7 pens is 4X + 7Y
Pencils cost X each. Pens cost Y each. Jason buys 4 pencils and 7 pens. Express the total cost.
4X + 7Y
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The expression for the sum of their ages is 3X + 1
Bill is X years old. Sally is 3 years older. Jake is 2 years younger. Express the sum of their ages.
3X + 1
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The expression for the total number of marbles is 4X
Susan has X marbles. Her sister has 3 times as many. Express the total number of marbles.
4X
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The expression for the total distance I walk is 1.5X
I walk X miles, rest a while, then walk again for half that distance. Express the total distance I walk.
1.5X
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The expression for the total cost of the pets is 3X + 8Y
Rabbits cost X each, mice cost Y each, rats cost double the price of mice. I buy 3 rabbits, 4 mice and 2 rats.
3X + 8Y
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