This 10-question multiple-choice quiz checks algebraic expressions in Grade 6: terms and coefficients, translating words, evaluating, and equivalent expressions (6.EE.A.2 to 6.EE.A.4). Pick one answer for each question and read the explanation.
Grade 6Common Core: 6.EE.A.2 · 6.EE.A.3 · 6.EE.A.4
🎯 Writing and Evaluating Algebraic Expressions – Grade 6 math quiz
Question 1
What is the coefficient of \(x\) in \(7x + 3\)?
A
\(3\)
B
\(7\)
C
\(x\)
D
\(10\)
Question 2
Which expression means 5 less than \(n\)?
A
\(n - 5\)
B
\(5 - n\)
C
\(5n\)
D
\(n + 5\)
Question 3
Which expression means twice the sum of \(x\) and \(4\)?
A
\(2x + 4\)
B
\(x + 8\)
C
\(8x\)
D
\(2(x + 4)\)
Question 4
What is the value of \(4x + 3\) when \(x = 5\)?
A
\(35\)
B
\(23\)
C
\(20\)
D
\(12\)
Question 5
What is the value of \(3n^2\) when \(n = 4\)?
A
\(144\)
B
\(24\)
C
\(48\)
D
\(16\)
Question 6
What is the surface area of a cube with edge \(3\text{ ft}\), using \(A = 6s^2\)?Cube with edge 3 ft.
A
\(18\text{ ft}^2\)
B
\(27\text{ ft}^2\)
C
\(54\text{ ft}^2\)
D
\(324\text{ ft}^2\)
Question 7
Which expression is equivalent to \(5(x + 2)\)?5 multiplies the whole sum.
A
\(5x + 10\)
B
\(5x + 2\)
C
\(x + 10\)
D
\(5x + 7\)
Question 8
What is \(6a + 4 + 2a\) in simplest form?
A
\(12a\)
B
\(8a^2 + 4\)
C
\(8a + 4\)
D
\(6a + 6\)
Question 9
Which expression is equivalent to \(12x + 18\)?
A
\(6(2x + 18)\)
B
\(6(2x + 9)\)
C
\(12(x + 3)\)
D
\(6(2x + 3)\)
Question 10
A taxi charges $4 plus $2 per mile. Which expression gives the cost for \(m\) miles?Taxi rates.
A
\(4m + 2\)
B
\(2m + 4\)
C
\(6m\)
D
\(2(m + 4)\)
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Remember:
- In \(7x + 2\), the terms are \(7x\) and \(2\), the coefficient is \(7\), and the constant is \(2\).
- Key words: sum means add, difference means subtract, product means multiply, quotient means divide.
- For a cube with edge \(s\), volume is \(V = s^3\) and surface area is \(A = 6s^2\).
- The distributive property says \(a(b + c) = ab + ac\), and like terms combine: \(5x + 2x = 7x\).
See every chapter on the Grade 6 math page.