Building algebraic expressions

Writing expressions

Types of exercises: sentence into an expression, sum of consecutive numbers, perimeter as an expression, how much greater an expression is, operations described in words, a two-digit number with letters.

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1

Write as an expression

A two-digit number has tens digit x and units digit y. The units digit is not zero. Write the sum of this number and the number with its digits swapped.

2

Choose the expression that matches the text

3 times a number 10 greater than x.

3

Write as an expression

A rectangle has one side of length x and the other longer by 2. Write its perimeter.

4

Write as an expression

The sum of 5 consecutive natural numbers, the smallest of which is x.

5

Choose the expression that matches the description

The square of the sum of a and b.

6

Write as an expression

The number x is positive. How much greater is the expression 5x + 11 than 2x + 3?

7

Write as an expression

A two-digit number has tens digit x and units digit y. Write the number 16 greater than this number.

8

Choose the expression that matches the text

A number 14 greater than 5 times x.

9

Write as an expression

A rectangle has one side of length x and the other 5 times longer. Write its perimeter.

10

Write as an expression

The sum of 5 consecutive natural numbers, the smallest of which is x.

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