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.

   Noah cracks a code. What expression means "Take n away from 19"?

   19 − n
3. 3.

   Zee packs kits that each have w beads and 4 buttons. Six kits are packed. Use parentheses for the sum. What expression shows the number of beads and buttons in the 6 kits?

   6(w + 4)
4. 4.

   Ari gets a division clue. What expression shows p divided by 10?

   p/10
5. 5.

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

   2n − 3
6. 6.

   Luz writes a quick rule. What expression shows 2 more than 5 times p?

   5p + 2
7. 7.

   Milo holds a card with 9m + 2 on it. What is the coefficient of m?

   • 9m
   • 2
   • 9
   • m
8. 8.

   Pia holds a card with 5a + 6b on it. How many terms does 5a + 6b have?

   • 3
   • 4
   • 1
   • 2
9. 9.

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

   • 5
   • 8
   • 3
   • 2
10. 10.

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

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