Vocabulary
Writing Expressions
One step equations
Multiplying/Dividing
Writing Equations
100
This type of math problem has no equal sign.
Expression
100

Write the expression for 

2 more than x 

2 + x

100

x+11=15

x=4

100

4x=12

x=3

100

It costs Fred $8 for a toothbrush. Write an equation to show the total amount Fred will spend on a toothbrush.

$8 = t

200
This type of math problem has an equal sign.
Equation
200

Write the expression for 

m decreased by 7

m - 7

200

x-10=5

x=15

200

x/2=6

x=12

200

Write an equation for the following: 

Four less than a number is twenty.

x - 4 = 20

300
Another word for numbers used in expressions and equations
Constant
300

Write the expression for

5 less than x 

x - 5

300

x + 5 = - 9

-14
300

7x=49

x=7

300

Kayla can run only half the distance of Jake. Write an equation to show the distance Kayla can run compared to Jake.

j/2 = k

400
Another word for the letters used in expressions and equations.
Variable
400

Write the expression for 

the quotient of 5 and b

5/b

400

x - 8 = -10

-2
400

x/5=9

x=45

400

It costs $8 for a pizza. Tommy had some money in his bank account. After buying a pizza, Tommy had $13 left. Write an equation for the scenario above. 

b - 8 = 13

500

What type of math where numbers and symbols are used to formulate expressions and equations.

Algebra

500

Write the expression for 

twice r

2r

500

20 = x + 4

16
500

12x=36

x=3

500

Michelle has 5 packs of stickers she wants to give to her friends equally. If she hands out 35 stickers out, how many friends does she have? Write an equation to solve the scenario. 

5x=35

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