W.8

Write Variable Expressions

Q1 · Sep–Nov

Write expressions with a letter for a number: n − 5, 4(n + 3).

Level
Medium
Problems
Daniel Math Academy · Grade 5 Math

Write Variable Expressions

Skill W.8 · Order of operations & expressions · ★★☆ Medium · Quarter 1

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Write an expression for each.

Example

less than →

times the sum of and →

Think: "5 less than n" counts back 5 from n. A number written next to a letter or parentheses means multiply: is .

  1. 1
    9 more than 4 times y
  2. 2
    2 more than 8 times x
  3. 3
    The quotient of y and 11, plus 8
  4. 4
    The quotient of m and 8, plus 3
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Answer Key

W.8 Write Variable Expressions · ★★☆ Medium

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