Grade 7 · Math

Grade 7 Math — Expressions questions and answers

Like terms, coefficients, and simplifying. Written in American English for students, parents, and teachers in the United States.

Practice quiz

Question and answer list

Open a card to see the answer. These are original practice items for US elementary students — not a state test copy.

1. In 7x, the 7 is the

Answer: coefficient

It multiplies the variable.

2. Like terms have the

Answer: same variable part

3x and 5x are like terms.

3. Simplify 4x + 3x

Answer: 7x

Add coefficients: 4 + 3.

4. The constant in 2x + 9 is

Answer: 9

A constant has no variable.

5. 3(x + 4) expands to

Answer: 3x + 12

Distribute 3 to both terms.

6. Evaluate 2x − 5 when x = 6

Answer: 7

2(6) − 5 = 7.

7. An exponent in x³ tells you to

Answer: multiply x by itself 3 times

x · x · x.

8. 2x + 5 and 5 + 2x are

Answer: equivalent expressions

Addition is commutative.