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Algebra Basics Practice Worksheet

Write an expression or solve each equation as directed. Show working where space is provided.

Understanding Algebraic Expressions

A variable is a letter that represents a number.

1.Write an algebraic expression for 6 more than a number, r.
2.Write an algebraic expression for five times a number, k.
3.Write an algebraic expression for a number, t, divided by 3.
4.Write an algebraic expression for 8 less than a number, b.
5.If c = 7, find the value of c + 4.
6.If d = 6, find the value of 4d.
7.If e = 9, find the value of 17 − e.
8.If f = 5, find the value of f².
9.Which expression means “three times a number, q, then add 4”?
  • 3 + q + 4
  • 3q + 4
  • 3(q + 4)
  • q + 3 + 4
10.Select all expressions that equal 15 when w = 5.
  • 3w
  • w + 10
  • 2w + 6
  • 60 ÷ w

Solving Simple Equations

An equation says that two quantities are equal. Find the value of the variable that makes the equation true.

11.Solve x + 8 = 19. Show your working.
12.Solve 4y = 28. Show your working.
13.Solve m − 9 = 13. Show your working.
14.Solve n ÷ 4 = 8. Show your working.
15.Sione buys notebooks for $4 each and spends $28 altogether. Write an equation using p for the number of notebooks, then solve it.
16.Explain what it means to solve an equation. What value are you looking for?

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  • Algebra Basics Practice Worksheet, page 1 of 3: Understanding Algebraic Expressions

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  • Algebra Basics Practice Worksheet, page 2 of 3: Solving Simple Equations

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  • Algebra Basics Practice Worksheet, page 3 of 3: 15. Sione buys notebooks for $4 each and spends $28 altogether. Write an equation using p…

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