Write and read expressions with letters

Answer Key - Grade 6 Math Worksheet

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1. 1.

   Luz is decoding a clue. What expression shows 11 less than p?

   p − 11
2. 2.

   Pia works on a quick puzzle. What expression means "Subtract w from 17"?

   17 − w
3. 3.

   Tala doubles a sum. Use parentheses for the sum. What expression shows twice the sum of x and 9?

   2(x + 9)
4. 4.

   Bo gets another division clue. What expression shows the quotient of x and 14?

   x/14
5. 5.

   Esme is writing a rule. What expression shows 3 less than 2 times n?

   2n − 3
6. 6.

   Jun turns words into math. What expression shows 9 less than 4 times x?

   4x − 9
7. 7.

   Kira turns words into math. What expression shows 4 more than 3 times m?

   3m + 4
8. 8.

   Ren picks a card that shows 6m + 2n + 7. How many terms does 6m + 2n + 7 have?

   • 5
   • 3
   • 8
   • 2
9. 9.

   Tala reads the card that shows 10 − m. Which words match 10 − m?

   • m subtracted from 10
   • 10 subtracted from m
   • m added to 10
10. 10.

    Zee holds a card with q − 7 on it. Which words match q − 7?

    • 7 more than q
    • q less than 7
    • 7 less than q