Let’s go through each problem one by one and solve them carefully.
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Problem 1: Simplify this expression: 4y + 3y + 2y
We are adding terms that all have the same variable “y”. So we just add the numbers in front:
4 + 3 = 7
7 + 2 = 9
So, 4y + 3y + 2y =
9y
✔ Final Answer for #1:
B) 9y
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Problem 2: If y=4 what does 3y + 7 equal?
Substitute y with 4:
3 × 4 = 12
12 + 7 = 19
✔ Final Answer for #2:
19
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Problem 3: If m + 17 = 35 what is the value of m?
To find m, subtract 17 from both sides:
m = 35 - 17
m = 18
✔ Final Answer for #3:
18
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Problem 4: Simplify this expression: 8y - y + 4y
Again, all terms have “y”, so combine the coefficients:
8 - 1 = 7
7 + 4 = 11
So, 8y - y + 4y =
11y
✔ Final Answer for #4:
A) 11y
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Problem 5: What is the purpose of a letter in a math problem?
In algebra, letters (like x, y, m) stand for numbers we don’t know yet — they’re called variables.
So the correct answer is:
To represent an unknown number.
✔ Final Answer for #5:
C) To represent an unknown number.
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Problem 6: If 8y + 6 = 22, is y=5 a possible solution? Yes or No
Plug in y = 5:
8 × 5 = 40
40 + 6 = 46 → which is NOT 22
So, no, y=5 is not a solution.
✔ Final Answer for #6:
No
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Problem 7: Simplify this expression: 3x + 2x + 4x - 5x
Add and subtract the coefficients:
3 + 2 = 5
5 + 4 = 9
9 - 5 = 4
So, 3x + 2x + 4x - 5x =
4x
✔ Final Answer for #7:
B) 4x
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Problem 8: If y - 6 - 3 = 1, is 10 a possible solution for y? Yes or No
First, simplify left side: y - 6 - 3 = y - 9
So equation becomes: y - 9 = 1
Add 9 to both sides: y = 10
Yes! y = 10 works.
Check: 10 - 6 - 3 = 4 - 3 = 1
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✔ Final Answer for #8:
Yes
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Final Answer:
1. B) 9y
2. 19
3. 18
4. A) 11y
5. C) To represent an unknown number.
6. No
7. B) 4x
8. Yes
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of 5th grade math algebra worksheet.