Grade 8 Expressions and Equations Worksheet
This worksheet covers key concepts in expressions and equations for 8th grade math, including simplifying expressions, solving linear equations, and understanding variables.
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Expressions and Equations Review
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Show all your work for full credit.
1. Simplify the expression: 3(x + 5) - 2x + 7
2. Simplify the expression: 4y - 2(y - 3) + 8
Fill in the blanks with the correct terms.
3. In the expression 5x + 7, '5' is the , 'x' is the , and '7' is the . (coefficient, variable, constant)
4. An algebraic contains variables, numbers, and at least one operation. (expression, equation)
5. What is the value of x in the equation x + 9 = 15?
x = 4
x = 6
x = 24
x = 1.5
6. Solve for y: 3y = 21
y = 3
y = 7
y = 18
y = 63
7. Solve the equation for x: 2x + 5 = 17
8. Solve the equation for n: 4n - 8 = 2n + 6
Indicate whether each statement is True or False.
9. The solution to 5x - 10 = 0 is x = 2.
True
False
10. An equation always contains an equals sign.
True
False
Match each term on the left with its definition on the right.
11. Variable
a. A number multiplied by a variable
12. Constant
b. A symbol, usually a letter, representing an unknown value
13. Coefficient
c. A number without a variable