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Math · Age 11 · Algebra

Substitution into Expressions (Ex. 1)

Substitute positive and negative values into algebraic expressions and formulas.

Module

Algebra

Age

Age 11

Duration

10 min

Questions

5

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  1. Question 1

    Multiple choice

    Find the value of x² − 3 when x = −4.

  2. Question 2

    Multiple choice

    Evaluate 5 − 2n when n = −3.

  3. Question 3

    Multiple choice

    What is the value of ab + c when a = −2, b = 3, and c = 7?

  4. Question 4

    Sequence

    Evaluate 3x² − 4 when x = −2. Step 1: x² = (−2)² = 4. Step 2: 3 × 4 = 12. Step 3: 12 − 4 = ___.

  5. Question 5

    True or false

    When x = −3, the value of x² is 9 (not −9).

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