Worksheet 1
Algebraic Expressions
Instructions:
- Solve all questions in your notebook.
- Show all necessary steps for calculations.
- Neatness counts!
Section A: Basics of Algebraic Expressions
Fill in the blanks:
a) In the expression , the coefficient of is ______.
b) A term that does not contain a variable is called a ______.Identify the terms, coefficients, and constants in the following expressions:
a)
b)Write an algebraic expression for the following statements:
a) The sum of a number and 9.
b) 5 times a number subtracted from 20.
c) The product of a number and 7 increased by 15.
Section B: Simplification
Simplify:
a)
b)
c)Add the following:
a) , ,
b) andSubtract:
a)
b)
Section C: Word Problems
Write the expression for the following situations:
a) Rohan’s age is 5 years more than twice his brother’s age. If his brother’s age is , what is Rohan’s age?
b) The cost of a pen is rupees, and the cost of a notebook is rupees. Write an expression for the total cost of 3 pens and 2 notebooks.The perimeter of a rectangle is given by . If the length is and the breadth is , find the expression for its perimeter.
Section D: Factorization
Factorize the following expressions:
a)
b)Group the terms and factorize:
a)
b)
Section E: Challenge Problem
Simplify and evaluate when
a)
b)The sum of two numbers is , and one of the numbers is . Find the other number.
Worksheet 2
Algebraic Expressions
Instructions:
- Solve all questions on loose sheets for submission.
- Read the questions carefully and show all steps.
- Attempt the challenge section for bonus points!
Section A: Understanding Terms
Match the following:
a) → (i) Constant term
b) → (ii) Monomial
c) → (iii) Polynomial
d) → (iv) BinomialWrite the terms and their coefficients in the following expressions:
a)
b)Write the expression for:
a) A number divided by 5 and then added to 7.
b) Twice the sum of a number and 3.
Section B: Simplify
Simplify:
a)
b)
c)Subtract the second expression from the first:
a) and
b) andAdd:
a) , , and
b) and
Section C: Word Problems
Form expressions for the following:
a) Priya’s current age is years. Write an expression for her age 5 years ago and 3 years later.
b) The length of a rectangle is and its breadth is . Write an expression for its area.The total cost of pens and notebooks is given by . Write expressions for:
a) The cost of 3 pens and 4 notebooks.
b) The cost of 5 pens and 2 notebooks.
Section D: Factorize
Factorize the following:
a)
b)Factorize by grouping:
a)
b)
Section E: Challenge Problems
Simplify and evaluate when
a)
b)Ramesh bought notebooks and pens for a total cost of . He later bought 2 more notebooks and 3 more pens. Write an expression for the total cost of his purchase.
The perimeter of a triangle is given as . If two sides of the triangle are and , find the expression for the third side.