Mathematics Grade 8 15 min

Write variable expressions: word problems

Write variable expressions: word problems

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1

Leo has 8 coins and finds 'c' more. Write an expression for his total coins.

2

There are 's' students. 4 students leave. Write an expression for the number remaining.

3

A book costs $7. Write an expression for the cost of 'b' books.

Sample Practice Questions

Easy
Write an expression for 10 plus a number n.
0.10+n
1.10-n
2.10n
3.n-10
Easy
Write an expression for a number x minus 5.
0.x-5
1.5-x
2.x+5
3.5x
Easy
Write an expression for the product of 3 and a number y.
0.3y
1.3+y
2.3-y
3.y-3

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