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Writing expressions worksheet generator

Phrase-to-symbol translation, the vocabulary layer of early algebra.

Writing Expressions

Name: Date:

1.
Write as an expression: 15 less than a number
2.
Write as an expression: twice a number plus 8
3.
Write as an expression: 9 less than a number
4.
Write as an expression: a number divided by 3
5.
Write as an expression: twice a number plus 15
6.
Write as an expression: twice a number plus 8
7.
Write as an expression: twice a number plus 14
8.
Write as an expression: 10 less than a number
9.
Write as an expression: 8 less than a number
10.
Write as an expression: twice a number plus 12

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Writing Expressions

Name: Date:

11.
Write as an expression: a number divided by 11
12.
Write as an expression: a number divided by 13
13.
Write as an expression: 8 more than a number
14.
Write as an expression: 6 less than a number
15.
Write as an expression: 12 more than a number
16.
Write as an expression: 5 more than a number
17.
Write as an expression: twice a number plus 10
18.
Write as an expression: 6 less than a number
19.
Write as an expression: a number divided by 2
20.
Write as an expression: 13 more than a number

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Writing Expressions — Answer Key

Name: Date:

1.
Write as an expression: 15 less than a number
x − 15
2.
Write as an expression: twice a number plus 8
2x + 8
3.
Write as an expression: 9 less than a number
x − 9
4.
Write as an expression: a number divided by 3
x/3
5.
Write as an expression: twice a number plus 15
2x + 15
6.
Write as an expression: twice a number plus 8
2x + 8
7.
Write as an expression: twice a number plus 14
2x + 14
8.
Write as an expression: 10 less than a number
x − 10
9.
Write as an expression: 8 less than a number
x − 8
10.
Write as an expression: twice a number plus 12
2x + 12

Writing Expressions — Answer Key

Name: Date:

11.
Write as an expression: a number divided by 11
x/11
12.
Write as an expression: a number divided by 13
x/13
13.
Write as an expression: 8 more than a number
x + 8
14.
Write as an expression: 6 less than a number
x − 6
15.
Write as an expression: 12 more than a number
x + 12
16.
Write as an expression: 5 more than a number
x + 5
17.
Write as an expression: twice a number plus 10
2x + 10
18.
Write as an expression: 6 less than a number
x − 6
19.
Write as an expression: a number divided by 2
x/2
20.
Write as an expression: 13 more than a number
x + 13

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Frequently asked questions

How do I print or save these worksheets as a PDF?: Click Print worksheet and choose your printer, or pick “Save as PDF” as the destination to keep a digital copy. The answer key prints on its own page.
Can I get a fresh set of problems?: Yes. Click New problems for a brand new randomly generated worksheet, as many times as you like.
Is this worksheet generator free?: Yes. Every generator on the site is free to use, with no account, no watermark and unlimited printing for classroom or home use.