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We often ask our students to solve predetermined equation, but what if they had to develop the equations themselves? As you scroll down and print out sheets you will work on converting word problems into equations then solve for the variables. Students will learn which words translate into which mathematical operations through the use of context clues.

These worksheets demonstrate how to create a variable expression from a sentence. This content helps students move on to the "Back 9" of algebra. Really nailing this home will provide great promise for all students.

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Writing Sentences as Equations - Lesson

Follow the steps to learn how to write a sentence as an equation using this example: A number decreased by five is fifteen.

Writing Sentences as Equations - Worksheet 1

Write each sentence as an equation. Example: Two less than a number n is fifty two.

Worksheet 2

Write each sentence as an equation. Example: Five less than a number n is thirty four.

Review Sheets

Write the following sentence as an equation: A number decreased by five is fifteen.

Quiz

Write each sentence as an equation, then check your answers and add up your total score. Example: 4 less than a number n is thirty.

Do Now

Complete the problems, then put your answer in the "My Answer" box. Example: Five more than a number is thirty eight.

Writing Equations - Meet the Skill

Learn how to create a variable expression from the word problem given, then solve the expression.

Try the Skill

For the word problem given, write a variable expression and then solve.

Practice the Skill

Based on the information provided, follow the instructions given in each of the following questions.

Practice the Skill Twice

Based on the information provided, follow the instructions given in each of the following questions.

Show the Skill

Based on the information provided, follow the instructions given in each of the following questions.

Warm Up

Based on the information provided, follow the instructions given in each of the following questions.

Writing Equations - Meet the Skill 2

Follow the steps to write the given sentence as an equation: The sum of 10 and 4 times a number is 18

Try the Skill 2

Follow the steps to write the given sentence as an equation: Four more than two times a number is thirty-four.

Practice the Skill 2

Write each of the following 10 sentences as equations. Example: The sum of a number and seven is twenty.

Practice the Skill Twice 2

Write each of the following 10 sentences as equations. Example: Two more than twice a number is 16.

Show the Skill 2

For each problem, write the sentence as an equation. Example: 4 times the sum of 10 and x is equals to 38.

Warm Up 2

For each problem, write the sentence as an equation. Example: Fifty-four is the difference between twice of a number and 10.