Write the Expression From Words
Turn phrases like 'multiply the sum of 4 and 7 by 3' into expressions with parentheses, then evaluate them (5.OA.2). The answer key gives each expression and its value.
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- Size
- US Letter (8.5 × 11 in), fits A4
- 2 pages: the worksheet and its answer key
- Level
- Grade 5
- License
- Free for personal & classroom use
About this worksheet
Turn phrases like 'multiply the sum of 4 and 7 by 3' into expressions with parentheses, then evaluate them (5.OA.2). The answer key gives each expression and its value. Fifth graders can use it to review before moving on to harder fraction work.
On this sheet
Then solve it. Subtract the quotient of 24 and 4 from 12. Add 3 and 5, then multiply by 10. Multiply 11 by the difference of 10 and 9. Add the product of 7 and 4 to the product of 8 and 4. Divide the sum of 5 and 9 by 7. Triple the difference of 12 and 10. Half of the sum of 2 and 4.
Tips for using it
- Underline the part you will do first before you start calculating.
- Rewrite the expression after every step so nothing gets lost.
- Remember that multiplication and division are equals: whichever comes first from the left goes first.
Printing tips
Download the PDF and print at 100% (or “fit to page” on A4). Page 1 is the worksheet and page 2 is the answer key with the answers in red; print just page 1 if you want to keep the answers for checking. Free for personal, family and classroom use.