Writing expressions from words
Name: _____________________ Date: __________
Show your thinking with numbers, words, or a drawing.
1. Write an expression for: 6 times x.
2. Write an expression for: k multiplied by 5.
3. Write an expression for: x multiplied by 8.
4. Write an expression for: m increased by 7.
5. Write an expression for: x increased by 8.
Answer key ยท Writing expressions from words
1. 6x
Start with x.
Here, 6 times x is written 6x.
The expression is 6x.
2. 5k
Start with k.
Here, 5 times k is written 5k.
The expression is 5k.
3. 8x
Start with x.
Here, 8 times x is written 8x.
The expression is 8x.
4. m + 7
Start with m.
Here, adding 7 means + 7.
The expression is m + 7.
5. x + 8
Start with x.
Here, adding 8 means + 8.
The expression is x + 8.
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