Gr 9 MATH: Ch 5.1 Algebraic Language

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What is an algebraic expression?

A sequence of operations that can be described in words or diagrams (correct)

A flow diagram that represents a calculation

A numerical value that can be calculated

A sequence of words that describe a calculation

When evaluating an algebraic expression, what operation should be performed first?

Division and then multiplication

Calculations within brackets (correct)

Addition and subtraction

Multiplication and division

What is an expression with one term called?

Trinomial

Polynomial

Monomial (correct)

Binomial

What is the symbol commonly used to represent the variable in an algebraic expression?

x Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for expressions that have the same numerical value for any given value of the variable?

Equivalent expressions Signup and view all the answers

Why is the multiplication sign often omitted in algebraic expressions?

Because it is implied Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct order of operations when evaluating an expression without brackets?

Multiplication and division, then addition and subtraction Signup and view all the answers

What is a number not associated with a variable in an algebraic expression called?

Constant Signup and view all the answers

What is the convention for writing products in algebraic expressions?

Write a known number first Signup and view all the answers

What should be performed before addition and subtraction in expressions without brackets?

Multiplication and division Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about an algebraic expression is TRUE?

It can be described in words or flow diagrams or both. Signup and view all the answers

What operation should be performed after calculations within brackets?

Addition and subtraction Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following expressions is an example of a monomial?

4x^2 Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct order of operations when evaluating the expression 2x^2 + 5x - 3?

Exponentiation, multiplication, addition, subtraction Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following expressions is equivalent to 2x + 3?

2(x + 3) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of conventions for writing algebraic expressions?

To make expressions more concise and easier to read Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about algebraic expressions is FALSE?

They always start with a variable. Signup and view all the answers

Gr 9 MATH: Ch 5.1 Algebraic Language

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What is an algebraic expression?

When evaluating an algebraic expression, what operation should be performed first?

What is an expression with one term called?

What is the symbol commonly used to represent the variable in an algebraic expression?

What is the term for expressions that have the same numerical value for any given value of the variable?

Why is the multiplication sign often omitted in algebraic expressions?

What is the correct order of operations when evaluating an expression without brackets?

What is a number not associated with a variable in an algebraic expression called?

What is the convention for writing products in algebraic expressions?

What should be performed before addition and subtraction in expressions without brackets?

Which of the following statements about an algebraic expression is TRUE?

What operation should be performed after calculations within brackets?

Which of the following expressions is an example of a monomial?

What is the correct order of operations when evaluating the expression 2x^2 + 5x - 3?

Which of the following expressions is equivalent to 2x + 3?

What is the purpose of conventions for writing algebraic expressions?

Which of the following statements about algebraic expressions is FALSE?

What is the correct order of operations when evaluating the expression 3(2x - 1)?

Which of the following expressions is an example of a trinomial?

What is the purpose of brackets in an algebraic expression?

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