WORKSHEET NO.

4 IN MATHEMATICS 6
3RD QUARTER

MOST ESSENTIAL LEARNING COMPETENCY

-Representing quantities and solving problems
OBJECTIVES:
1. represents quantities in real-life situations using Algebraic expressions and
equations (M6AL-IIIe-18)
2. solve routine and non-routine problems involving different types of numerical
expressions and equations (6AL-IIIf-19)

PRE-TEST
Direction: Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write your answers on a sheet of
paper.
1. It is a Mathematical phrase that uses variables, numerals, and operation symbols.
A. algebraic expression C. numerical expression
B. constant D. variable
2. It is an expression that combines numbers and one or more operation symbols.
A. algebraic expression C. numerical expression
B. constant D. variable
3. It is any letter or symbol that represents a number.
A. algebraic equation C. numerical expression
B. constant D. variable
4. It has a fixed value that does not change.
A. algebraic equation C. constant
B. algebraic expression D. variable
5. Translate five increased by x.
A. 5-x C. 5/x
B. 5+x D. 5x
6. If thrice a number is increased by 11, the result is 35. What is the number?
A. 7 C. 9
B. 8 D. 33
7. If twice a number is decreased by 13, the result is 9. What is the number?
A. 10 C. 12
B. 11 D. 15
8. Seven less than twice a number is 15. What is the number?
A. 11 C. 13
B. 12 D. 14
9. Karen saved ₱200.00 this week from her allowance. If this amount is ₱50.00 more than
twice the amount she saved last week, how much did she save last week?
 A. ₱70.00 C. ₱80.00
B. ₱75.00 D. ₱100.00
10. Margaret went to the mall to buy some clothes. As she waited for her turn to pay, she
was thinking of how much she needed to pay. The cashier told her that the total amount
she needed to pay was ₱3,262.00. She chose to buy 2 blouses for ₱356.00 each and 3 pairs
of pants. How much is the price of each pair of pants?
A.₱750.00 C. ₱850.00
B. ₱800.00 D. ₱855.00

LESSON 1: Representing Quantities in Real-Life Situations Using Algebraic Expressions

and Equations

In Mathematics, an Algebraic Expression is an expression built up from integer

constants, variables and the algebraic operations.
An Algebraic Equation can be defined as a Mathematical statement in which two
expressions are set equal to each other. In simple words, equations mean equality.
Through this module, you will find out how to represent quantities using algebraic
expressions and equations.

Algebraic expression is a Mathematical phrase that uses variables, numerals and

operation symbols.
Example:
A kite is flying at an altitude of m meters.

a. Express algebraically its new altitude after rising for 25meters.

m meters increased by 25
m + 25

Algebraic expression: m +25 →The kite’s new altitude is 25 meters more than m meters.

b. Express algebraically its new altitude after falling 10 meters. {Not related to (a)}
m meters diminished by 10
m - 10

Algebraic expression: m -10 →The kite’s new altitude is 10 meters less than m meters.

c. Represent algebraically its new altitude after tripling its altitude.

Translate:
3 multiply by m meters
3 x m
Algebraic expression: 3 x m or 3m or 3 • m or (3)(m) →The kite’s new altitude is 3m
meters.

Direction: Give the expressions of the following verbal phrases: Write your answers on a
sheet of paper.
1. The sum of six and a number
2. Eight more than a number
3. A number plus five
4. A number decreased by nine
5. Ten times a number

Read and study the problem.

Maricel buys 5 star apples for ₱5.00 each and 3 guyabanos for ₱32.50 each. She
gives the cashier a ₱200.00 bill. Write an expression for the total cost of the fruits she buys
and an equation for the amount of change the cashier should give her.
 Algebraic Equation is a Mathematical sentence with an equal sign (=) which shows
that two expressions or both sides are equal.
The symbol = is read “equals” and separates an equation into two parts: the left
member and the right member.
Common words Translated as = equal or equals, is/are, is equal to, result is, yields.
Example:
1. Mr. and Mrs. Panen own a laundry shop. They had 134 customers this week, 18 fewer
than last week. Write an Algebraic equation for the number of customers they had last
week.
Let c be the number of customers they had last week.