Unit 5 · Class 6 IB MYP · MCQ Test
Algebraic Thinking MCQ Test — Class 6 IB MYP
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Algebraic Thinking — MCQ Questions
1If $x = 5$, what is the value of $x + 3$?
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Answer: 8
Hint: Substitute x = 5 into the expression.
Solution:
Substitute: — 5 + 3 = 8
2What is the next number in the pattern: 2, 5, 8, 11, ___?
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Answer: 14
Hint: Find the common difference between consecutive terms.
Solution:
Common difference: +3 each time. — 11 + 3 = 14
3Write an expression for "a number $n$ increased by 7".
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Answer: $n + 7$
Hint: "Increased by" means addition.
Solution:
"Increased by 7" means add 7: — n + 7
4Simplify: $3a + 2a$.
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Answer: $5a$
Hint: Add the coefficients of the like terms.
Solution:
Combine like terms: — 3a + 2a = 5a
5If $y = 4$, find the value of $3y$.
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Answer: 12
Hint: $3y$ means 3 times $y$.
Solution:
Substitute: — 3 \times 4 = 12
6What is the rule for this pattern? 1, 4, 9, 16, 25, ...
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Answer: Square numbers ($n^2$)
Hint: 1 = 1², 4 = 2², 9 = 3², ...
Solution:
Pattern: — 1^2, 2^2, 3^2, 4^2, 5^2, ...
7Solve: $x + 9 = 15$.
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Answer: 6
Hint: Subtract 9 from both sides.
Solution:
Subtract 9: — x = 15 - 9 = 6
8Which expression represents "twice a number $p$ minus 4"?
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Answer: $2p - 4$
Hint: "Twice a number" = 2p, "minus 4" = − 4.
Solution:
Translate: — 2p - 4
9Simplify: $7b - 3b + b$.
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Answer: $5b$
Hint: Combine the coefficients: 7 − 3 + 1.
Solution:
Combine: — 7b - 3b + b = (7 - 3 + 1)b = 5b
10Find the next term: 3, 6, 12, 24, ___.
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Answer: 48
Hint: Each term is multiplied by 2.
Solution:
Pattern: multiply by 2. — 24 \times 2 = 48
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- 1Read each question carefully and identify what is being asked before looking at the options.
- 2Try to solve the problem mentally or on paper first, then match your answer with the options.
- 3Use elimination — rule out clearly wrong options to improve your chances even when unsure.
- 4Check units, signs, and edge cases — these are common traps in Algebraic Thinking MCQs.
- 5Review your mistakes after completing the test to build lasting understanding.
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