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Simple Algebraic Expressions Worksheet

Translate phrases into algebra, substitute values into expressions, and solve the short problems. Use a letter to stand for an unknown number.

Choose an expression

Select the best answer for each question.

1.Which expression means a number, m, increased by 9?
  • m − 9
  • 9m
  • m + 9
  • 9 ÷ m
2.What does 4p mean?
  • 4 added to p
  • 4 multiplied by p
  • p divided by 4
  • p minus 4
3.Which expression means 7 fewer than a number, t?
  • 7 − t
  • t − 7
  • 7t
  • t + 7
4.If r = 6, what is the value of 3r + 2?
  • 11
  • 18
  • 20
  • 26

Write and evaluate expressions

Use the letter given in each question to represent the unknown number.

5.Write an expression for a number, k, multiplied by 8.
6.Write an expression for 12 more than a number, a.
7.Write an expression for a number, b, divided by 5.
8.Write an expression for 18 take away a number, c.
9.If d = 4, calculate 5d.
10.If e = 9, calculate e − 6.
11.If f = 3, calculate 2f + 7.
12.Find the value of g if g + 8 = 15.

Match each phrase to its expression

Write the matching letter beside each phrase.

13.Match each phrase with the correct expression.
  • Twice a number, x
  • A number, y, shared equally between 3
  • 11 more than a number, z
  • 14 less a number, w
  • C. 14 − w
  • D. y ÷ 3
  • B. 2x
  • A. x + 11

Algebra in everyday situations

Write an expression for each situation. Include the letter named in the question.

14.Callum has s stickers and gives 6 stickers to her cousin. Write an expression for how many stickers Callum has left.
15.A bus fare is £3 per person. Write an expression for the cost, in pounds, for p people.
16.Freya is 5 years younger than his sister, whose age is n years. Write an expression for Freya’s age.
17.A rectangle has a length of 9 cm and a width of w cm. Write an expression for its perimeter.

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  • Simple Algebraic Expressions Worksheet, page 1 of 3: Choose an expression, Write and evaluate expressions

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  • Simple Algebraic Expressions Worksheet, page 2 of 3: Match each phrase to its expression

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  • Simple Algebraic Expressions Worksheet, page 3 of 3: Algebra in everyday situations

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