Algebraic Expressions and Fair Budgets Equity Quiz

What does a variable (like I or E) represent in a budget?

A number that never changes

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A letter that stands for a value that can change

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A symbol that means “equals”

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A total amount of money

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Which of the following is an expression?

I – E = R

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E = 800 + 300 + 0.15I

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800 + 300 + 0.15I

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I = 3,000

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In the example from the lesson, what is the family’s income (I)?

$1,700

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$3,000

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$2,000

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$4,000

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What does the 0.1I part of the expression E = 1,000 + 400 + 300 + 0.1I represent?

Rent

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Groceries

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Transportation

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Savings

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Why do we use variables like I in math expressions for budgets?

Because numbers are too hard to use

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To represent values that may change for different families or schools

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To make the math look fancy

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To hide information

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What does the expression I – E tell us?

The total expenses

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The amount of money left after expenses

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The income before expenses

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The total savings earned

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In the group activity, which household had the most leftover money after expenses?

Group A

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Group B

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Group C

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All had the same

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Why is comparing budget expressions important in this lesson?

It helps us memorize numbers

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It shows fairness and differences in access to resources

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It makes math easier

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It proves all families spend the same

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Explain how writing expressions for budgets can help people make fair decisions in their community.

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If a family’s income increases, what happens to their expression for savings (like 0.1I)? Explain using your own words.

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