Algebraic Expression for Video Game Tokens: 4v

If each video game requires 4 tokens and you want to play v games, the total tokens needed is the product:

4v

Breakdown

• 4 = tokens per game (constant)
• v = number of games (variable)
• 4v = 4 × v = total tokens

Examples

• 1 game: 4(1) = 4 tokens
• 5 games: 4(5) = 20 tokens
• 10 games: 4(10) = 40 tokens
• v games: 4v tokens

This linear relationship (y = 4x) is a foundational algebra concept—direct variation with constant of proportionality 4.