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Algebra Basics for Young Learners
Algebra
This set of questions covers fundamental algebraic concepts, including variables, expressions, and simple equations, designed for pre-teens.
variables
expressions
equations
pre-algebra
23 Questions
Easy
Ages 9+
Aug 9, 2026
About this Study Set
This study set covers Algebra through
23 practice questions.
This set of questions covers fundamental algebraic concepts, including variables, expressions, and simple equations, designed for pre-teens. Every question includes the correct answer so you can learn as you go — pick any format above to get started.
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Algebra Basics for Young Learners study set below.
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1
In algebra, what do we call a symbol, usually a letter, that represents an unknown number?
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A
Number
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B
Constant
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C
Variable
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D
Operation
2
What is the value of 'x' in the equation x + 5 = 12?
3
If you have 'y' apples and someone gives you 3 more, how many apples do you have in total?
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A
y - 3
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B
3y
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C
y + 3
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D
y / 3
4
Which of these is an algebraic expression?
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A
5 + 2 = 7
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B
x - 4
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C
Greater than
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D
Add
5
What does the letter 'b' represent in the expression 2b?
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A
The number 2
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B
The operation of multiplication
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C
An unknown number
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D
The sum of the numbers
6
Solve for 'k': k - 9 = 3.
7
If 'm' represents the number of minutes, what does 10m represent?
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A
10 minutes added together
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B
10 minutes divided
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C
10 groups of minutes
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D
10 minutes minus
8
Which operation is shown in the expression '3n'?
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A
Addition
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B
Subtraction
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C
Multiplication
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D
Division
9
What is the value of 'p' in the equation 4p = 20?
10
An algebraic equation always has which symbol?
11
If 'c' is the cost of one candy bar, what is the cost of 7 candy bars?
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A
c + 7
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B
7 - c
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C
c / 7
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D
7c
12
What is a 'constant' in algebra?
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A
A symbol that changes its value
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B
A number that stays the same
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C
A letter representing a mystery
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D
An operation symbol
13
Solve for 'z': z / 2 = 6.
14
If you start with 'n' stickers and give away 4, how many do you have left?
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A
n + 4
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B
4n
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C
n - 4
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D
4 - n
15
What is the term for a part of an algebraic expression, separated by '+' or '-' signs?
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A
Variable
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B
Equation
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C
Term
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D
Constant
16
If the letter 'a' represents the number of apples, what does 5a - 2 mean?
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A
5 times the number of apples minus 2
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B
5 apples plus 2
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C
2 less than 5 apples
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D
5 divided by apples, then subtract 2
17
Which of these is a simple equation?
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A
x + 7
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B
3y = 15
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C
10 - 2
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D
z
18
What is the value of 'x' in the equation x - 3 = 7?
19
If 's' represents the number of sides on a shape, what does 3s represent for a triangle?
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A
The area of the triangle
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B
Three times the number of sides
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C
The perimeter of the triangle
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D
The number of vertices
20
In the expression 8 + y, what does 'y' represent?
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A
The number 8
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B
The operation of addition
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C
An unknown number
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D
The result of the addition
21
What is the result when you simplify the expression 2x + 3x?
22
If a=4, what is the value of a + 6?
23
Solve for 'n': 3n = 18.
