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Answer Key - Grade 7 Math Worksheet - Challenge Me

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1. 1.

   Milo puts on glasses to read very tiny print. How would Milo write 4(x/2 − 3/4) without parentheses, with as few terms as possible?

   2x − 3
2. 2.

   Zee digs a puzzle card out of a backpack. How would Zee write -4(x − 2) + 3x without parentheses, with as few terms as possible?

   -x + 8
3. 3.

   Ari writes the puzzle in blue pen, very boldly. How would Ari write 8x − 3(2x − 5) without parentheses, with as few terms as possible?

   2x + 15
4. 4.

   Bo finds a puzzle hiding on the classroom calendar. How would Bo write 5 − 2(x + 4) without parentheses, with as few terms as possible?

   -2x − 3
5. 5.

   A friendly robot hands Esme a puzzle with a beep. How would Esme write 7x − 4(x − 1.5) without parentheses, with as few terms as possible?

   3x + 6
6. 6.

   Jun starts the timer, and it beeps like a chicken. Which expression is equal to 3x/4 + 9/4?

   • (3/4)(x + 9/4)
   • (3/4)(x + 3)
   • (3/4)(3x + 1)
   • 3x
7. 7.

   Milo wears a crown for the puzzle of the day. Which expression is equal to 2(3x − 4) − 5x?

   • x − 4
   • -7x
   • x + 8
   • x − 8
8. 8.

   Noah unwraps a gift with a puzzle card inside. Which expression is equal to 9 − 3(x + 2)?

   • -3x − 3
   • -3x + 15
   • -3x + 11
   • -3x + 3
9. 9.

   Each of Ren's 4 boxes holds x pencils and 3 erasers. There are also 2 loose pencils. How many pencils and erasers in all, with no parentheses?

   4x + 14
10. 10.

    Each level gives x points for stars and takes 2 for puddles. After 3 levels, Tala gets a 5-point bonus. What is the total, with no parentheses?

    3x − 1