Variable Identification Worksheet

Identify variables and constants in algebraic expressions and equations.

Grade 8 Math AlgebraVariable Identification

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2 Fill in the BlanksMultiple ChoiceShort AnswerTrue / False

Standards

CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.8.EE.B.5CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.8.EE.B.6

Topics

algebravariablesconstantsgrade 8

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Variable Identification

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Read each question carefully and identify the variables or constants as instructed.

1. In the expression 3x + 7, the variable is .

2. For the equation 5y - 2 = 13, the variable is .

3. The letter representing an unknown value in a mathematical statement is called a .

1. In the expression 2m - 9, the constant is .

2. For the equation 4 + z = 10, the constant terms are and .

3. A value that does not change in an expression or equation is called a .

1. Which of the following is a variable in the equation 2a + 3b = 12?

2. Which of the following is a constant in the expression 7p - 5?

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1. List all the variables in the expression 5a + 2b - c + 15.

2. List all the constants in the expression 8x - 4y + 11.

1. In the term 6k, both 6 and k are variables.

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2. A constant can also be considered a coefficient.

True

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