Writing Algebraic Expressions - Grade 7
Practice writing algebraic expressions from verbal phrases and real-world scenarios for 7th grade math.
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Writing Algebraic Expressions
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Read each phrase or problem carefully and write the corresponding algebraic expression. Use 'x' as your variable unless otherwise specified.
1. The sum of a number and 15:
2. 7 less than a number:
3. The product of a number and 9:
4. A number divided by 4:
5. Twice a number, increased by 3:
6. Which expression represents '12 more than a number y'?
12y
y - 12
y + 12
12 - y
7. Which expression represents 'the quotient of 20 and a number p'?
20p
p / 20
20 / p
20 - p
8. Sarah bought 'c' candies for $0.75 each. Write an expression for the total cost of the candies.
9. A rectangle has a length that is 5 units more than its width, 'w'. Write an expression for the length of the rectangle.
10. Emily has 'm' apples. She gives 3 apples to her friend. Write an expression for the number of apples Emily has left.
11. The phrase 'a number decreased by 10' can be written as 10 - x.
True
False
12. 'Half of a number' can be written as x/2 or (1/2)x.
True
False