2-Geometry-Algebra Review
Order of Operations, Substitution, & Evaluation
Name ___________________________________
Directions: Evaluate each expression with the given values. Show all work and remember to follow
the order of operations. Answers are scrambled on the back.
For 1 – 6, evaluate the expression for x = 4.
1) 9x
2) 2x + 7
4)
5x
2
5)
3x2
3) x2
6)
(3x)2
For 7 – 15, evaluate the expression for a = 7 and b = 2.
7) 6ab
8) 8a – 5b
9)
10) a2 + b2
12) (a – b)3
13)
4a 6b
5
11) (a + b)2
14)
b3(a – 2b)
15)
ab2
a2b 1
a b
16) The number of diagonals for a polygon is given by the formula: T 
n(n 3)
, where n is the
2
number of sides. Find T if n = 10.
17) The distance traveled by a moving object is given by the formula: d = rt, where r is speed and t is
time. Find d if r = 60 mph and t = 3.5 h
18) The volume of a square pyramid is given by the formula:
V
hw2
, where h is height and w is a
3
side of the base. Find V if h = 9 cm and w = 4 cm.
Answers are scrambled:
13
210 36
48
8
81
15
10
144
92
16
28
53
24
125
48
11
84
35
46
90