Mathematics Grade 6 15 min

Write variable expressions: word problems

Write variable expressions: word problems

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1

Lily has 'n' apples and gets 5 more. How many does she have?

2

Sam had 'p' pencils and gave away 3. How many are left?

3

A box holds 'c' cookies. How many cookies are in 4 identical boxes?

Sample Practice Questions

Easy
Write an expression for: 8 more than x
0.x + 8
1.x - 8
2.8x
3.8 - x
Easy
Write an expression for: the sum of y and 3
0.3y
1.y - 3
2.y + 3
3.3 - y
Easy
Write an expression for: 4 less than z
0.4 - z
1.z - 4
2.z + 4
3.4z

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