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Primary 6 · Algebra · Question type 4.3

P6 Algebra: Substitution into an Algebraic Expression

Replace every occurrence of the letter with the given number, rewrite the full expression, then calculate.

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Primary 6, on the MOE Primary Mathematics syllabus.

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How do you substitute a value into an expression in P6 algebra?

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Two rods are exactly the same length. The first rod is 18a cm long and the second rod is 12b cm long. The number b is 8 more than the number a. Find the value a represents.

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  1. b is 8 more than a, so 12b is 12a + 96
  2. 18a = 12a + 96
  3. 6a = 96
  4. a = 16

The answer is 16.

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Find the value of (8y + 12)/4 when y = 5.

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  1. (8y + 12)/4 = (8 × 5 + 12)/4
  2. value = (40 + 12)/4
  3. value = 52/4
  4. value = 13

Ans: 13

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