Identifying Variables Worksheet
A Grade 1 math worksheet focused on identifying variables in simple expressions and equations.
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Fill in the BlanksMultiple ChoiceShort AnswerTrue / False
Standards
CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.1.OA.A.1
Topics
mathgrade 1variablesalgebraequations
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Identifying Variables
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Read each question carefully and follow the instructions. A variable is a letter or symbol that stands for an unknown number.
Circle the letter that is the variable in each problem.
1. 5 + X = 10
2. Y - 3 = 7
3. 2 + 4 = Z
4. A + 6 = 9
5. 8 - B = 2
6. Which letter is the variable in the equation: 7 + C = 12?
a
7
b
C
c
12
d
+
7. In the expression D - 4, what is the variable?
a
D
b
4
c
-
d
None
Write the variable you see in each problem.
8. 1 + G = 5
9. H - 2 = 8
10. 9 - 3 = M
Read each statement and circle True or False.
11. In '6 + P = 10', the variable is P.
T
True
F
False
12. A variable is always a number.
T
True
F
False