4.01 Representing algebraic expressions

Interactive practice questions

Oranges are being stored in two different sized containers. The small container holds $x$x oranges, while the large container holds $y$y oranges.

An orange	$1$1 orange
Small green crate containing $x$ oranges	$x$`x` oranges
Large blue crate containing $y$ oranges	$y$`y` oranges

Write an algebraic expression to represent the total number of oranges shown here:

Small green crate	$5$5 oranges

Easy

< 1min

$Sandy$ is putting apples into crates of two different sizes. The small crate contains $x$x apples, while the large crate contains $y$y apples.

Easy

< 1min

$Mohamad$ is putting apples into boxes of two different sizes. The small boxes contain $m$m apples, while the large boxes contain $n$n apples.

Easy

< 1min

Bananas are being put into crates of two different sizes. The small crates contain $x$x bananas, while the large crates contain $y$y bananas.

Easy

< 1min

Create and evaluate expressions involving variables and whole number exponents.

Identify parts of an expression using mathematical terminology.

Write and evaluate algebraic expressions.

Write and solve equations using variables to represent quantities, and understand the meaning of the variable in the context of the situation.