Class 7 : Maths โ Lesson 4. Expressions using Letter-Numbers
EXPLANATION AND ANALYSIS
๐ต Introduction: When Numbers Are Not Fixed
๐ง In earlier lessons, we worked with numbers whose values were known and fixed. However, in many situations, we do not know the exact value of a quantity. For example, the cost of one pen may vary, the number of students in a class may change, or the length of a side of a shape may not be given.
๐ฟ To represent such changing or unknown quantities, we use letters along with numbers. These combinations are called expressions using letter-numbers. This chapter introduces us to the idea of using letters to represent numbers and forming meaningful mathematical expressions.
๐ข Meaning of Letter-Numbers
๐ง A letter-number is a letter used to represent a number whose value is not fixed or is unknown.
๐น Letters like x, y, a, b, p, q are commonly used
๐น These letters stand for numbers
๐ Example
If x represents a number, then x + 5 is an expression using a letter-number.
๐ก Concept:
Letter-numbers help us write rules and relationships in a general form.
๐ต Expressions Using Letter-Numbers
๐ง An expression using letter-numbers is formed when letters and numbers are combined using arithmetic operations.
๐น It does not contain an equal sign
๐น It represents a value that depends on the value of the letter
๐ Examples
๐น x + 7
๐น 3a
๐น 5y โ 2
โ๏ธ Note:
The value of such an expression changes when the value of the letter changes.
๐ข Why Do We Use Letters in Mathematics?
๐ง Letters make mathematics more powerful and flexible.
๐น They help represent unknown values
๐น They help write general rules
๐น They make formulas easy to remember
๐น They reduce lengthy calculations
๐ Example
The perimeter of a square with side length a is written as
4a
๐ก Concept:
Using letters allows us to describe many cases using one expression.
๐ต Forming Simple Algebraic Expressions
๐ง We can form expressions using letter-numbers by combining letters with numbers and operations.
๐น Addition: x + 4
๐น Subtraction: y โ 3
๐น Multiplication: 5a
๐น Division: b รท 2
๐ Example
If the cost of one book is p rupees, then the cost of 3 books is
3p
โ๏ธ Note:
Multiplication of a number and a letter is written without using the multiplication sign.
๐ข Terms in an Expression
๐ง An expression using letter-numbers is made up of terms.
๐น A term may be a number
๐น A term may be a letter
๐น A term may be a product of numbers and letters
๐ Example
In the expression 3x + 5
๐น 3x is one term
๐น 5 is another term
๐ก Concept:
Terms are separated by addition or subtraction signs.
๐ต Like and Unlike Terms
๐ง Terms that have the same letters raised to the same power are called like terms.
๐น Like terms can be added or subtracted
๐น Unlike terms cannot be combined
๐ Examples
๐น 3x and 7x are like terms
๐น 4a and 4b are unlike terms
โ๏ธ Note:
Only like terms can be combined in an expression.
๐ข Evaluating Expressions Using Letter-Numbers
๐ง Evaluating an expression means finding its value when the value of the letter is given.
๐น Substitute the given value of the letter
๐น Perform the operations step by step
๐ Example
Evaluate 2x + 5 when x = 3
๐น Substitute x = 3
๐น 2 ร 3 + 5 = 6 + 5
๐น Value = 11
๐ก Concept:
Evaluation helps us find numerical results from expressions.
๐ก Using Expressions in Daily Life
๐ง Expressions using letter-numbers are useful in many real-life situations.
๐น Calculating total cost when price per item is unknown
๐น Finding perimeter and area of shapes
๐น Writing rules in science and commerce
๐น Representing patterns
๐ Example
If the length of a rectangle is l and breadth is b, then
Perimeter = 2(l + b)
๐ด Common Mistakes to Avoid
๐ด Using multiplication sign between number and letter
๐ด Adding unlike terms
๐ด Forgetting to substitute correct value while evaluating
๐ด Mixing up letters
โ๏ธ Note:
Always check whether terms are like or unlike before combining them.
๐ข Importance of Expressions Using Letter-Numbers
๐ง Learning this chapter helps students to:
๐น Understand the basics of algebra
๐น Solve problems with unknown quantities
๐น Write mathematical rules clearly
๐น Prepare for higher classes
This chapter is the first step towards algebra, which is a very important branch of mathematics.
๐ Summary
๐ต Letters are used to represent unknown numbers
๐ข Expressions using letter-numbers combine letters and numbers
๐ก Such expressions do not have an equal sign
๐ด Letters help write general rules
๐ต Like terms can be combined
๐ข Expressions can be evaluated by substitution
๐ก Letter-number expressions are widely used in daily life
๐ Quick Recap
๐ Quick Recap
๐ต Letters represent unknown values
๐ข Letter-numbers form algebraic expressions
๐ก Expressions change with the value of letters
๐ด Like terms can be added or subtracted
๐ต These expressions are the foundation of algebra
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TEXTBOOK QUESTIONS
๐ต THE NOTION OF LETTER-NUMBERS
๐ โ 1. Write formulas for the perimeter of:
๐ โ (a) a triangle with all sides equal
๐ โ Answer:
๐น Let the length of one side be a
๐น All three sides are equal
โ๏ธ Final:
Perimeter = 3 ร a
๐ โ (b) a regular pentagon
๐ โ Answer:
๐น A regular pentagon has 5 equal sides
๐น Let the length of one side be a
โ๏ธ Final:
Perimeter = 5 ร a
๐ โ (c) a regular hexagon
๐ โ Answer:
๐น A regular hexagon has 6 equal sides
๐น Let the length of one side be a
โ๏ธ Final:
Perimeter = 6 ร a
๐ โ 2. Munirathna has a 20 m long pipe. He joins another pipe of length โkโ. Write an expression for the combined length.
๐ โ Answer (Teacher-like explanation):
๐น First pipe length = 20 m
๐น Second pipe length = k m
โ๏ธ Final:
Combined length = 20 + k meters
๐ โ 3. Find the total amount Krithika has. Complete the table.
๐ โ Answer (row-wise):
๐น Row 1:
3 โน100 notes, 5 โน20 notes, 6 โน5 notes
๐ธ Expression:
3 ร 100 + 5 ร 20 + 6 ร 5
= 300 + 100 + 30
โ๏ธ Final:
โน430
๐น Row 2 (given example):
โ๏ธ โน695 (already correct)
๐น Row 3:
8 โน100 notes, 4 โน20 notes, z โน5 notes
๐ธ Expression:
8 ร 100 + 4 ร 20 + z ร 5
โ๏ธ Final:
800 + 80 + 5z = 880 + 5z
๐น Row 4:
x โน100 notes, y โน20 notes, z โน5 notes
โ๏ธ Final Expression:
100x + 20y + 5z
๐ โ 4. Which expression shows the time to grind โyโ kg of grain?
๐ โ Answer (Teacher-like explanation):
๐น Time to start machine = 10 seconds
๐น Time to grind 1 kg = 8 seconds
๐น Time for y kg = 8 ร y seconds
๐น Total time = starting time + grinding time
โ๏ธ Final:
๐ โ
10 + 8 ร y
(correct option d)
๐ โ 5. Write algebraic expressions using letters of your choice:
๐ โ (a) 5 more than a number
๐ โ Answer:
๐น Let the number be x
โ๏ธ Final:
x + 5
๐ โ (b) 4 less than a number
๐ โ Answer:
โ๏ธ Final:
x โ 4
๐ โ (c) 2 less than 13 times a number
๐ โ Answer:
๐น 13 times a number = 13x
๐น 2 less than that = subtract 2
โ๏ธ Final:
13x โ 2
๐ โ (d) 13 less than 2 times a number
๐ โ Answer:
๐น 2 times a number = 2x
๐น 13 less than that = subtract 13
โ๏ธ Final:
2x โ 13
๐ โ 6. Describe situations for the expressions:
๐ โ (a) 8 ร x + 3 ร y
๐ โ Answer:
๐น Suppose one notebook costs โน8 and one pen costs โน3
๐น x notebooks and y pens are bought
โ๏ธ Final:
Total cost = 8x + 3y
๐ โ (b) 15 ร j โ 2 ร k
๐ โ Answer:
๐น Suppose j tickets cost โน15 each
๐น A discount of โน2 is given on each of k tickets
โ๏ธ Final:
Total cost after discount = 15j โ 2k
๐ โ 7. In a 2 ร 3 calendar grid, the bottom middle cell has date โwโ. Write expressions for the other dates.
๐ โ Answer (Teacher-like explanation):
๐น Dates in a calendar increase by 1 each day
๐น The bottom row is consecutive dates
โ๏ธ Final:
๐น Bottom left cell = w โ 1
๐น Bottom middle cell = w
๐น Bottom right cell = w + 1
๐น Top left cell = w โ 8
๐น Top middle cell = w โ 7
๐น Top right cell = w โ 6
๐ต SIMPLIFICATION OF ALGEBRAIC EXPRESSIONS
๐ โ 1. Add the numbers in each picture below. Write their corresponding expressions and simplify them.
๐ โ Answer (Picture-wise):
๐น Picture 1
Numbers shown:
5y, โ6, x, x, 2, 5y
Corresponding expression:
5y + (โ6) + x + x + 2 + 5y
Simplifying:
๐น 5y + 5y = 10y
๐น x + x = 2x
๐น โ6 + 2 = โ4
โ๏ธ Final:
๐ โ
10y + 2x โ 4
๐น Picture 2
Numbers shown:
2p, 3q, โ2, 3,
3q, 2p, 3, โ2,
2p, 3q,
3q, 2p
Corresponding expression:
(2p + 2p + 2p + 2p) + (3q + 3q + 3q + 3q) + (โ2 + 3 + 3 โ 2)
Simplifying:
๐น 2p ร 4 = 8p
๐น 3q ร 4 = 12q
๐น โ2 + 3 + 3 โ 2 = 2
โ๏ธ Final:
๐ โ
8p + 12q + 2
๐น Picture 3
Numbers shown:
Four โ5g circles at the corners
Twelve 5k circles inside
Corresponding expression:
(โ5g โ 5g โ 5g โ 5g) + (5k ร 12)
Simplifying:
๐น โ5g ร 4 = โ20g
๐น 5k ร 12 = 60k
โ๏ธ Final:
๐ โ
60k โ 20g
๐ โ 2. Simplify each of the following expressions:
๐ โ (a)
p + p + p + p,
p + p + p + q,
p + q + p โ q
๐ โ
Answers:
๐น p + p + p + p = 4p
๐น p + p + p + q = 3p + q
๐น p + q + p โ q = 2p
๐ โ (b)
p โ q + p โ q,
p + q โ p + q
๐ โ
Answers:
๐น p โ q + p โ q = 2p โ 2q
๐น p + q โ p + q = 2q
๐ โ (c)
p + q โ (p + q),
p โ q โ p โ q
๐ โ
Answers:
๐น p + q โ (p + q) = 0
๐น p โ q โ p โ q = โ2q
๐ โ (d)
2d โ d โ d โ d,
2d โ d โ d โ c
๐ โ
Answers:
๐น 2d โ d โ d โ d = โd
๐น 2d โ d โ d โ c = โc
๐ โ (e)
2d โ d โ (d โ c),
2d โ (d โ d) โ c
๐ โ
Answers:
๐น 2d โ d โ (d โ c) = c
๐น 2d โ (d โ d) โ c = 2d โ c
๐ โ (f)
2d โ d โ c โ c
๐ โ
Answer:
๐น 2d โ d โ c โ c = d โ 2c
๐ต FIGURE IT OUT ?
๐ โ 1. One plate of Jowar roti costs โน30 and one plate of Pulao costs โน20. If x plates of Jowar roti and y plates of pulao were ordered in a day, which expression(s) describe the total amount in rupees earned that day?
๐ข1๏ธโฃ 30x + 20y
๐ต2๏ธโฃ (30 + 20) ร (x + y)
๐ก3๏ธโฃ 20x + 30y
๐ฃ4๏ธโฃ (30 + 20) ร x + y
๐น (Option (e) is also printed, but MCQ format here uses 4 slots; we answer by correct expression.)
๐ โ
Answer (Teacher-like explanation):
๐น Amount from x plates of Jowar roti = 30 ร x = 30x
๐น Amount from y plates of pulao = 20 ร y = 20y
๐น Total amount earned = 30x + 20y
โ๏ธ Answer: ๐ข1๏ธโฃ
๐ โ 2. Pushpita sells two types of flowers on Independence day: champak and marigold. โpโ customers only bought champak, โqโ customers only bought marigold, and โrโ customers bought both. On the same day, she gave away a tiny national flag to every customer. How many flags did she give away that day?
๐ข1๏ธโฃ p + q + r
๐ต2๏ธโฃ p + q + 2r
๐ก3๏ธโฃ 2 ร (p + q + r)
๐ฃ4๏ธโฃ p + q + r + 2
๐น (Options (e) and (f) are also printed in the book line, but the correct expression is clear.)
๐ โ
Answer (Teacher-like explanation):
๐น Customers are counted person-wise, not flower-wise
๐น p customers (only champak) get 1 flag each
๐น q customers (only marigold) get 1 flag each
๐น r customers (bought both) are still r people, so they also get 1 flag each
๐น Total flags = total customers = p + q + r
โ๏ธ Answer: ๐ข1๏ธโฃ
๐ โ 3. A snail is trying to climb along the wall of a deep well. During the day it climbs up โuโ cm and during the night it slowly slips down โdโ cm. This happens for 10 days and 10 nights.
๐ โ (a) Write an expression describing how far away the snail is from its starting position.
๐ โ
Answer (Teacher-like explanation):
๐น In 1 day and 1 night, net movement = u โ d
๐น This repeats for 10 days and 10 nights
๐น Net distance from start after 10 cycles = 10(u โ d)
๐ โ Final: 10(u โ d)
๐ โ (b) What can we say about the snailโs movement if d > u?
๐ โ
Answer (Teacher-like explanation):
๐น If d > u, then u โ d is negative
๐น Negative net movement means slipping down is more than climbing up
๐ โ
Final: The snail moves downward overall and ends up below its starting position after 10 days and 10 nights.
๐ โ 4. Radha is preparing for a cycling race and practices daily. The first week she cycles 5 km every day. Every week she increases the daily distance cycled by โzโ km. How many kilometers would Radha have cycled after 3 weeks?
๐ โ
Answer (Teacher-like explanation):
๐น Week 1 daily distance = 5
๐น Week 2 daily distance = 5 + z
๐น Week 3 daily distance = 5 + 2z
๐น Each week has 7 days
๐น Total distance in 3 weeks
๐ธ Week 1 total = 7 ร 5
๐ธ Week 2 total = 7 ร (5 + z)
๐ธ Week 3 total = 7 ร (5 + 2z)
๐น Add them
๐ธ = 7ร5 + 7(5 + z) + 7(5 + 2z)
๐ธ = 35 + (35 + 7z) + (35 + 14z)
๐ธ = 105 + 21z
๐ โ Final: 105 + 21z km
๐ โ 5. In the following figure, observe how the expression w + 2 becomes 4w + 20 along one path. Fill in the missing blanks on the remaining paths. (The ovals contain expressions and the boxes contain operations.)
๐ โ
Answer (Teacher-like explanation):
๐น Start from the center oval: w + 2
๐น Follow arrows exactly and apply the operation in each box
๐น Top-left path (ends at a blank oval)
๐ธ w + 2, then โ5 gives: (w + 2) โ 5 = w โ 3 (this oval is already shown)
๐ธ Then ร3 gives: 3(w โ 3) = 3w โ 9
๐ โ
Blank top-left oval: 3w โ 9
๐น Bottom-left path (two blank ovals)
๐ธ w + 2, then โ8 gives: (w + 2) โ 8 = w โ 6
๐ โ
Blank middle bottom oval: w โ 6
๐ธ Then โ4 gives: (w โ 6) โ 4 = w โ 10
๐ โ
Blank left bottom oval: w โ 10
๐น Bottom-right path (one blank oval before ร4)
๐ธ After ร4, result is 3w โ 6
๐ธ So the oval just before ร4 must be: (3w โ 6)/4
๐ โ
Blank bottom-right oval: (3w โ 6)/4
๐ โ Question 6
A local train from Yahapur to Vahapur stops at three stations at equal distances along the way.
The time taken (in minutes) to travel from one station to the next station is the same and is denoted by t.
The train stops for 2 minutes at each of the three stations.
(a) If t = 4, what is the time taken to travel from Yahapur to Vahapur?
(b) What is the algebraic expression for the time taken to travel from Yahapur to Vahapur?
๐ โ Answer:
๐น First understand the journey structure
๐ธ Yahapur โ Station 1 โ Station 2 โ Station 3 โ Vahapur
๐ธ Total 4 travel segments, each taking t minutes
๐น Travel time
๐ธ Total travel time = 4 ร t = 4t minutes
๐น Stoppage time
๐ธ Train stops at 3 stations
๐ธ Each stop = 2 minutes
๐ธ Total stoppage time = 3 ร 2 = 6 minutes
๐น (a) When t = 4
๐ธ Travel time = 4 ร 4 = 16 minutes
๐ธ Total time = 16 + 6 = 22 minutes
๐น (b) Algebraic expression
๐ Total time = 4t + 6
๐ โ Question 7
Simplify the following expressions:
(a) 3a + 9b โ 6 + 8a โ 4b โ 7a + 16
๐ โ
Answer:
๐น Combine like terms
๐ธ (3a + 8a โ 7a) + (9b โ 4b) + (โ6 + 16)
๐ธ = 4a + 5b + 10
(b) 3(3a โ 3b) โ 8a โ 4b โ 16
๐ โ
Answer:
๐น First multiply
๐ธ 9a โ 9b โ 8a โ 4b โ 16
๐ธ = a โ 13b โ 16
(c) 2(2x โ 3) + 8x + 12
๐ โ
Answer:
๐น Multiply first
๐ธ 4x โ 6 + 8x + 12
๐ธ = 12x + 6
(d) 8x โ (2x โ 3) + 12
๐ โ
Answer:
๐น Remove bracket carefully
๐ธ 8x โ 2x + 3 + 12
๐ธ = 6x + 15
(e) 8h โ (5 + 7h) + 9
๐ โ
Answer:
๐น Distribute minus sign
๐ธ 8h โ 5 โ 7h + 9
๐ธ = h + 4
(f) 23 + 4(6m โ 3n) โ 8n โ 3m โ 18
๐ โ
Answer:
๐น Multiply first
๐ธ 23 + 24m โ 12n โ 8n โ 3m โ 18
๐ธ = 21m โ 20n + 5
๐ โ Question 8
Add the expressions given below:
(a) 4d โ 7c + 9 and 8c โ 11 + 9d
๐ โ
Answer:
๐น Add like terms
๐ธ (4d + 9d) + (โ7c + 8c) + (9 โ 11)
๐ธ = 13d + c โ 2
(b) โ6f + 19 โ 8s and โ23 + 13f + 12s
๐ โ
Answer:
๐น = 7f + 4s โ 4
(c) 8d โ 14c + 9 and 16c โ (11 + 9d)
๐ โ
Answer:
๐น Simplify second expression
๐ธ 16c โ 11 โ 9d
๐ธ = โd + 2c โ 2
(d) 6f โ 20 + 8s and 23 โ 13f โ 12s
๐ โ
Answer:
๐น = โ7f โ 4s + 3
(e) 13m โ 12n and 12n โ 13m
๐ โ
Answer:
๐น = 0
(f) โ26m + 24n and 26m โ 24n
๐ โ
Answer:
๐น = 0
๐ โ Question 9
Subtract the expressions given below:
(a) 9a โ 6b + 14 from 6a + 9b โ 18
๐ โ
Answer:
๐น (6a + 9b โ 18) โ (9a โ 6b + 14)
๐ธ = โ3a + 15b โ 32
(b) โ15x + 13 โ 9y from 7y โ 10 + 3x
๐ โ
Answer:
๐น = 18x + 16y โ 23
(c) 17g + 9 โ 7h from 11 โ 10g + 3h
๐ โ
Answer:
๐น = โ27g + 10h + 2
(d) 9a โ 6b + 14 from 6a โ (9b + 18)
๐ โ
Answer:
๐น = โ3a โ 32
(e) 10x + 2 + 10y from โ3y + 8 โ 3x
๐ โ
Answer:
๐น = โ13x โ 13y + 6
(f) 8g + 4h โ 10 from 7h โ 8g + 20
๐ โ
Answer:
๐น = โ16g + 3h + 30
๐ โ Question 10
Describe situations corresponding to:
(a) 8x + 3y
๐ โ
Answer:
๐น Cost of x items at โน8 each and y items at โน3 each
(b) 15x โ 2x
๐ โ
Answer:
๐น Total of 15 groups reduced by 2 groups of x items
๐ โ Question 11
A rope is cut once โ 2 pieces
Fold once and cut โ 3 pieces
๐น Observe the pattern
๐ธ Each fold increases pieces by 1
๐ โ
Answer:
๐น For 10 folds โ 11 pieces
๐น For r folds โ r + 1 pieces
๐ โ Q12. Look at the matchstick pattern below. Observe and identify the pattern.
How many matchsticks are required to make 10 such squares?
How many are required to make w squares?
๐ โ Answer:
๐น Step 1: Observe the pattern
- 1 square needs 4 matchsticks
- 2 squares share one side โ 7 matchsticks
- 3 squares โ 10 matchsticks
๐น Each new square adds 3 matchsticks.
๐น General pattern
- Matchsticks = 4 + 3 ร (number of extra squares)
๐น For w squares
- Matchsticks = 4 + 3(w โ 1)
- = 3w + 1
๐น For 10 squares
- Matchsticks = 3 ร 10 + 1
- = 31 matchsticks
โ๏ธ Final Answer:
๐น 10 squares โ 31 matchsticks
๐น w squares โ 3w + 1
๐ โ Q13. Traffic signal colour pattern is shown.
Find the colour at positions 90, 190, and 343.
Write expressions for the positions of each colour.
๐ โ Answer:
๐น Observed colour sequence (repeats every 4):
1 โ Red
2 โ Yellow
3 โ Green
4 โ Yellow
๐น Cycle length = 4
๐น Position 90
- 90 รท 4 = remainder 2
- Position 2 โ Yellow
๐น Position 190
- 190 รท 4 = remainder 2
- Position 2 โ Yellow
๐น Position 343
- 343 รท 4 = remainder 3
- Position 3 โ Green
๐น General expressions
- Red positions โ 4n โ 3
- Yellow positions โ 4n โ 2 and 4n
- Green positions โ 4n โ 1
โ๏ธ Final Answer:
๐น 90 โ Yellow
๐น 190 โ Yellow
๐น 343 โ Green
๐ โ Q14. Observe the pattern below.
How many squares will be there in Step 4, Step 10, Step 50?
Write a general formula.
How would the formula change if we want to count the number of vertices of all the squares?
๐ โ Answer:
๐น Understanding the pattern
๐ธ Step 1 has 5 squares
๐ธ Step 2 has 9 squares
๐ธ Step 3 has 13 squares
๐น Observation
๐ธ Each step increases by 4 squares
๐น General formula
๐ธ Number of squares in Step n = 4n + 1
๐น Applying the formula
๐ธ Step 4: 4 ร 4 + 1 = 17 squares
๐ธ Step 10: 4 ร 10 + 1 = 41 squares
๐ธ Step 50: 4 ร 50 + 1 = 201 squares
๐น Counting vertices
๐ธ Each square has 4 vertices
๐ธ Total vertices = 4 ร (number of squares)
๐น General formula for vertices
๐ธ Vertices = 4 ร (4n + 1)
๐ธ = 16n + 4
โ๏ธ Final:
๐น Squares in Step n = 4n + 1
๐น Vertices in Step n = 16n + 4
๐ โ Q15. Numbers are written in a particular sequence in this endless 4-column grid.
๐ โ Answer:
๐น (a) Expressions for each column
๐ธ Column 1 numbers: 1, 5, 9, 13, โฆ
๐ธ Expression โ 4n โ 3
๐ธ Column 2 numbers: 2, 6, 10, 14, โฆ
๐ธ Expression โ 4n โ 2
๐ธ Column 3 numbers: 3, 7, 11, 15, โฆ
๐ธ Expression โ 4n โ 1
๐ธ Column 4 numbers: 4, 8, 12, 16, โฆ
๐ธ Expression โ 4n
๐น (b) Row and column of given numbers
๐ธ 124
๐น 124 รท 4 = 31 remainder 0
๐ธ Row = 31, Column = 4
๐ธ 147
๐น 147 รท 4 = 36 remainder 3
๐ธ Row = 37, Column = 3
๐ธ 201
๐น 201 รท 4 = 50 remainder 1
๐ธ Row = 51, Column = 1
๐น (c) Number in row r and column c
๐ธ Number = 4(r โ 1) + c
๐น (d) Pattern of multiples of 3
๐ธ Multiples of 3 occur at regular intervals
๐ธ Their positions repeat because numbers increase by 4 in each new row
๐ธ Column positions follow a repeating cycle
โ๏ธ Final:
๐น General number at row r, column c = 4(r โ 1) + c
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OTHER IMPORTANT QUESTIONS
(MODEL QUESTION PAPER)
ESPECIALLY MADE FOR THIS LESSON ONLY
๐ต Section A โ Very Short Answer (1 ร 6 = 6 marks)
๐ โ Question 1
What is meant by a letter-number?
๐ โ
Answer:
๐น A letter-number is a letter used to represent an unknown or variable number
๐ โ Question 2
Write an expression for โfive more than xโ.
๐ โ
Answer:
๐น The expression is x + 5
๐ โ Question 3
Is 3a an expression or an equation?
๐ โ
Answer:
๐น 3a is an expression
๐น It has no equal sign
๐ โ Question 4
How many terms are there in the expression 4x + 7?
๐ โ
Answer:
๐น There are two terms: 4x and 7
๐ โ Question 5
True or False: 5x and 3x are like terms.
๐ โ
Answer:
๐น True
๐ โ Question 6
What is the value of 2x when x = 4?
๐ โ
Answer:
๐น 2 ร 4 = 8
๐ข Section B โ Short Answer I (2 ร 6 = 12 marks)
๐ โ Question 7
Write two expressions using the letter y.
๐ โ
Answer:
๐น y + 6
๐น 3y โ 2
๐ โ Question 8
Write the expression for โthe cost of 4 pencils if the cost of one pencil is p rupeesโ.
๐ โ
Answer:
๐น Cost of 4 pencils = 4p
๐ โ Question 9
State whether the following are like or unlike terms: 7a and 7b.
๐ โ
Answer:
๐น 7a and 7b are unlike terms
๐น They have different letters
๐ โ Question 10
Evaluate 3x + 5 when x = 2.
๐ โ
Answer:
๐น Substitute x = 2
๐น 3 ร 2 + 5 = 6 + 5
๐น Value = 11
๐ โ Question 11
Why is multiplication written as 5a and not 5 ร a?
๐ โ
Answer:
๐น In algebra, multiplication sign is omitted
๐น 5a makes expressions simpler
๐ โ Question 12
Write the terms of the expression 6y โ 4.
๐ โ
Answer:
๐น The terms are 6y and โ4
๐ก Section C โ Short Answer II (3 ร 10 = 30 marks)
๐ โ Question 13
Form an expression for โtwice a number increased by 7โ.
๐ โ
Answer:
๐น Let the number be x
๐น Twice the number = 2x
๐น Expression = 2x + 7
๐ โ Question 14
Identify the terms in the expression 5a + 3b โ 9.
๐ โ
Answer:
๐น The terms are 5a, 3b, and โ9
๐ โ Question 15
Evaluate 4x โ 3 when x = 5.
๐ โ
Answer:
๐น Substitute x = 5
๐น 4 ร 5 โ 3 = 20 โ 3
๐น Value = 17
๐ โ Question 16
Explain what like terms are with an example.
๐ โ
Answer:
๐น Like terms have the same letter with the same power
๐น Example: 3x and 7x
๐ โ Question 17
Write an expression for the perimeter of a rectangle with length l and breadth b.
๐ โ
Answer:
๐น Perimeter of rectangle = 2(l + b)
๐ โ Question 18
State whether 4x and 4xยฒ are like or unlike terms. Give reason.
๐ โ
Answer:
๐น They are unlike terms
๐น The powers of x are different
๐ โ Question 19
Evaluate 2a + 3 when a = 6.
๐ โ
Answer:
๐น Substitute a = 6
๐น 2 ร 6 + 3 = 12 + 3
๐น Value = 15
๐ โ Question 20
Write two expressions using different letters.
๐ โ
Answer:
๐น 5p + 2
๐น 3q โ 4
๐ โ Question 21
Explain why only like terms can be added.
๐ โ
Answer:
๐น Like terms represent the same quantity
๐น Unlike terms represent different quantities and cannot be combined
๐ โ Question 22
Form an expression for โthe sum of a number x and its doubleโ.
๐ โ
Answer:
๐น Double of x = 2x
๐น Expression = x + 2x
๐ด Section D โ Long Answer (4 ร 8 = 32 marks)
๐ โ Question 23
Explain the use of letters in mathematics with suitable examples.
๐ โ
Answer:
๐น Letters represent unknown or variable quantities
๐น They help write general rules
๐น Example: Cost of n books at p rupees each = np
๐น Letters make mathematics flexible and powerful
๐ โ Question 24
Evaluate 3x + 2y when x = 2 and y = 5.
๐ โ
Answer:
๐น Substitute x = 2 and y = 5
๐น 3 ร 2 + 2 ร 5 = 6 + 10
๐น Value = 16
๐ โ Question 25
Explain like and unlike terms with examples.
๐ โ
Answer:
๐น Like terms have the same letter and power
๐น Example: 4a and 9a
๐น Unlike terms have different letters or powers
๐น Example: 3x and 3y
๐ โ Question 26
Form an expression for the following and find its value when x = 4.
โThree times a number decreased by 5โ.
๐ โ
Answer:
๐น Let the number be x
๐น Expression = 3x โ 5
๐น Substitute x = 4
๐น 3 ร 4 โ 5 = 12 โ 5
๐น Value = 7
๐ โ Question 27
Write four common mistakes students make while working with expressions using letter-numbers.
๐ โ
Answer:
๐น Using multiplication sign between number and letter
๐น Adding unlike terms
๐น Forgetting to substitute correct values
๐น Mixing different letters
๐ โ Question 28
Write an expression for the area of a square with side s and explain it.
๐ โ
Answer:
๐น Area of square = s ร s
๐น Expression = sยฒ
๐น The area depends on the value of s
๐ โ Question 29
Explain how expressions using letter-numbers are useful in daily life.
๐ โ
Answer:
๐น Used to calculate cost when price is unknown
๐น Used to find perimeter and area
๐น Used to write formulas
๐น Used in patterns and rules
๐ โ Question 30
Explain why expressions using letter-numbers are important for learning algebra.
๐ โ
Answer:
๐น They introduce variables
๐น They help understand algebraic rules
๐น They prepare students for higher mathematics
๐น They simplify complex calculations
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