Interpreting Algebraic Expressions Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What does the expression $1.49p + 3.49q$ represent?

The total cost of p packages of crayons and q packages of markers (correct)

The individual costs of the items

The cost of p packages of crayons

The cost of q packages of markers

What does the expression $1.49p$ represent?

The cost of p packages of crayons (correct)

The cost of markers

All crayons and markers combined

The total cost of crayons

What does the expression $3.49q$ represent?

The total cost of crayons and markers

The cost of q packages of markers (correct)

The total cost of p packages

The cost of p packages of crayons

Write an expression to represent the cost of p packages of crayons.

1.49p Signup and view all the answers

Write an expression to represent the cost of q packages of markers.

3.49q Signup and view all the answers

Write an expression to represent the total cost of p packages of crayons and q packages of markers.

1.49p + 3.49q Signup and view all the answers

What does the expression $8p + 6.95(p + 8)$ represent?

The total cost of packages of ink jet paper and laser jet paper Signup and view all the answers

What does the expression $8p$ represent?

The cost of 8 packages of laser jet paper Signup and view all the answers

What does the expression $6.95(p + 8)$ represent?

The cost of ink jet paper including additional packages Signup and view all the answers

Write an expression for the cost of laser jet paper.

8p Signup and view all the answers

Write an expression for the cost of ink jet paper.

6.95(p + 8) Signup and view all the answers

What does the expression $0.99c + 0.79a$ represent?

The total cost of cucumbers and apples Signup and view all the answers

What does the expression $0.79a$ represent?

The total cost of apples Signup and view all the answers

What does the expression $0.99c$ represent?

The total cost of cucumbers Signup and view all the answers

Write an expression for the cost of apples.

0.79a Signup and view all the answers

Write an expression for the cost of cucumbers.

0.99c Signup and view all the answers

Write an expression for the total cost of cucumbers and apples.

0.99c + 0.79a Signup and view all the answers

What does the expression $500t$ represent?

The total number of bees visiting a plant in its lifetime Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Cost of School Supplies (Curtis)

Expression 1.49p + 3.49q represents the total cost for p packages of crayons and q packages of markers.
1.49p indicates the cost for p packages of crayons at $1.49 each.
3.49q signifies the cost for q packages of markers at $3.49 each.

Cost of Printing Supplies (Jill)

Expression 8p + 6.95(p + 8) represents the total cost for laser jet and ink jet paper.
8p is the cost for p packages of laser jet paper at $8 each.
6.95(p + 8) denotes the total cost for the ink jet paper, accounting for 8 more packages than laser jet paper.

Cost of Produce (Erin)

Expression 0.99c + 0.79a indicates the total cost for c cucumbers and a apples.
0.99c reflects the cost of cucumbers at $0.99 each.
0.79a represents the cost of apples at $0.79 each.

Plant and Bee Interaction

Expression 500t calculates the total number of bees visiting a plant over its lifetime, where t represents the number of years the plant survives.

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Description

This set of flashcards focuses on interpreting algebraic expressions relevant to purchasing supplies. Each card presents a scenario involving variables and aims to help students understand the meaning of different expressions in real-life contexts.