Algebraic Thinking - 20 Challenging Questions
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Write: '7 less than twice a number'
If x = 4, what is 3x + 7? ___
Multiply first, then add
Solve: 2x + 3 = 11
Solve: 3n - 5 = 10. n = ___
Two-step solving
Write: 'The sum of 6 and a number, times 4'
If x = 7, what is (x + 3) × 2? ___
Do parentheses first
Solve: 5m + 2 = 17
You buy n notebooks at $3 each and a bag for $2. Total is $14. n = ___
Set up equation first
Complete: 1, 2, 4, 7, 11, ___
Solve: 4y - 8 = 12. y = ___
Reverse both operations
If w = 5 and z = 3, what is 2w + 3z?
Write: '3 more than the product of 5 and a number'
Product means multiply
Solve: 6p + 4 = 22
A cab charges $5 plus $2 per mile. You paid $15. Miles? ___
Set up the equation
Complete: 5, 10, 20, 40, ___
Solve: 7t + 5 = 26. t = ___
Two steps needed
If c = 12, what is c ÷ 3 × 2?
Write: 'Half of a number, increased by 10'
Half means divide by 2
Solve: 3w - 12 = 6
A baker makes 5 cookies on day 1, 10 on day 2, 15 on day 3. Day 6? ___
Find the pattern rule
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