Middle School Basic Algebra Mastery

Basic Algebra

A collection of medium-difficulty, fact-based multiple-choice questions designed to assess understanding of core middle school algebra concepts, aligned with typical curricula.

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20 Questions Medium Ages 11+ Apr 17, 2026

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1 What is the value of the expression 3x + 5 when x = 4?

A 17
B 27
C 32
D 12

2 Which of the following is an example of a variable?

A 5
B x
C +
D 10

3 Solve for n in the equation n - 7 = 15.

A 8
B 22
C 105
D 5

4 If 2y = 18, what is the value of y?

A 9
B 16
C 20
D 36

5 What is the coefficient of the term 6m in the expression 6m - 3?

A m
B 6m
C -3
D 6

6 Simplify the expression 4a + 3a.

A 12a
B 7a²
C 7a
D a

7 In the equation 3 + p = 10, what is the constant term?

A p
B 3
C 10
D 7

8 What operation is represented by the exponent in x²?

A Addition
B Subtraction
C Multiplication
D Raising to a power

9 Solve for b in the equation b/5 = 4.

A 20
B 9
C 1
D 25

10 Which of the following is an inequality?

A x + 2 = 5
B 3y > 9
C 4a - 1
D 10 = 10

11 What is the inverse operation of addition?

A Multiplication
B Division
C Subtraction
D Squaring

12 Simplify the expression 5(x + 2).

A 5x + 2
B 7x
C 5x + 10
D x + 10

13 If a = 3 and c = 7, what is the value of a + c?

A 21
B 10
C 4
D 11

14 What does the 'equals' sign (=) represent in an equation?

A Greater than
B Less than
C Balance or equivalence
D Difference

15 Identify the constant term in the algebraic expression 2k - 9 + 4m.

A 2k
B 4m
C 2
D -9

16 Solve for z in the equation 12 - z = 5.

A 17
B 7
C 60
D 5

17 What is the result of combining like terms in 8y - 3y?

A 11y
B 5y
C 24y
D y

18 If a number is represented by 'n', how would you write 'five less than a number' algebraically?

A 5n
B n + 5
C n - 5
D 5 - n

19 What is the order of operations (PEMDAS/BODMAS) first step?

A Multiplication and Division
B Addition and Subtraction
C Parentheses/Brackets
D Exponents/Orders

20 Solve for x in the equation 3x = 21.

A 7
B 18
C 63
D 24

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