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Introduction to Early Algebra

Algebra

Basic concepts of patterns, symbols, and equality for young learners.

math patterns logic
15 Questions Easy Ages 5+ Sep 3, 2026

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1 What is a repeating series of shapes or numbers called?
  • A A pattern
  • B A sum
  • C A difference
  • D A count
2 In math, what symbol is used to show that two sides are equal?
  • A +
  • B -
  • C =
  • D x
3 If 2 + ? = 5, what number is missing?
  • A 1
  • B 3
  • C 4
  • D 6
4 What do we call a letter or shape used to represent an unknown number?
  • A A variable
  • B A digit
  • C A total
  • D A fraction
5 Which sequence follows the pattern: 2, 4, 6, 8, ...?
  • A 7, 9, 11
  • B 10, 12, 14
  • C 9, 11, 13
  • D 5, 7, 9
6 What is the next number in the pattern: 5, 10, 15, 20, ...?
  • A 21
  • B 22
  • C 25
  • D 30
7 If 1 + 2 = 3, what is 3 - 1?
  • A 2
  • B 4
  • C 1
  • D 0
8 What symbol represents addition?
  • A =
  • B -
  • C +
  • D /
9 Which side of the equal sign must match the other side in value?
  • A Only the left
  • B Only the right
  • C Both sides
  • D The bottom side
10 If a triangle equals 3, what is triangle + triangle?
  • A 3
  • B 5
  • C 6
  • D 9
11 In the pattern 'Red, Blue, Red, Blue', what comes after Blue?
  • A Green
  • B Yellow
  • C Red
  • D Blue
12 If you have 4 apples and take away 2, how many are left?
  • A 1
  • B 2
  • C 3
  • D 6
13 What is the relationship between 2 + 3 and 3 + 2?
  • A They are equal
  • B One is bigger
  • C They are different
  • D One is zero
14 Which of these is a number pattern?
  • A Dog, Cat, Dog, Cat
  • B A, B, C, D
  • C 1, 2, 3, 4
  • D Red, Green, Blue, Red
15 If 10 = 5 + x, what is the value of x?
  • A 2
  • B 5
  • C 15
  • D 50
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