Matching expressions
This task is about algebraic expressions that describe practical situations.
Select a mathematical expression from below to describe each statement.
60 +
x
60 –
x
x
– 60 60/
x
x
/60 60
x
Question
a) I have $60 to spend. I spend $
x
. How much money do I have left?
The correct expression is ....
(Choose one)
60 +
x
60 –
x
x
– 60
60
/
x
x
/
60
60
x
Question
b) Each book costs $60, and I buy
x
books. How much have I spent?
The correct expression is ....
(Choose one)
60 +
x
60 –
x
x
– 60
60
/
x
x
/
60
60
x
Question
c) I spend a total of $60 buying magazines. Each magazine costs $
x
.
How many magazines did I buy?
The correct expression is ...
(Choose one)
60 +
x
60 –
x
x
– 60
60
/
x
x
/
60
60
x
Question
d) I spend $
x
on a shirt and still have $60 left. How much money did I have to start with?
The correct expression is ...
(Choose one)
60 +
x
60 –
x
x
– 60
60
/
x
x
/
60
60
x
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