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Grade 6 Writing Algebraic Expressions Worksheet with Answers

Grade 6 (US) · Year 7 (UK) · Class 6 (India) · Math

Unit 3: Expressions & EquationsWriting & Evaluating ExpressionsCCSS 6.EE.A.2a

Translating phrases such as '5 less than n' into algebraic expressions. This free middle school worksheet has 12 questions and a full answer key. Print it or save it as a PDF — every answer is checked by code, not guessed.

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Writing Algebraic Expressions

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Learning goal: Writing & Evaluating Expressions · CCSS 6.EE.A.2a

Directions: Solve each problem. Show your work, then write your answer in the box.

Example

Write an algebraic expression for: 9 less than x

Answer: x - 9

RememberWords into maths

1
Write an algebraic expression for: the quotient of n and 5
Answer
2
Write an algebraic expression for: 2 more than m
Answer
3
Write an algebraic expression for: the quotient of m and 4
Answer
4
Write an algebraic expression for: twice x, minus 9
Answer
5
Write an algebraic expression for: 10 less than x
Answer
6
Write an algebraic expression for: 10 less than n
Answer
7
Write an algebraic expression for: twice m, minus 15
Answer
8
Write an algebraic expression for: the quotient of y and 12
Answer
9
Write an algebraic expression for: 2 less than m
Answer
10
Write an algebraic expression for: twice x, minus 7
Answer
11
Write an algebraic expression for: 12 times a number y, increased by 10
Show your work
Answer
12
Write an algebraic expression for: twice n, minus 4
Answer

★ Challenge corner for fast finishers

Each scale balances. Scale 1: circle + square = 15; scale 2: square + triangle = 4; scale 3: circle + circle = 26. What is one triangle worth?

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Free printable worksheets with answer keys · aethelsystems.com/worksheets/math/6/write_expressions_alg

Answer key (click to show)

1.n/5
2.m + 2
3.m/4
4.2x - 9
5.x - 10
6.n - 10
7.2m - 15
8.y/12
9.m - 2
10.2x - 7
11.12y + 10
12.2n - 4
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