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Grade 6 math · E.13 · Expressions

Turn addition and subtraction phrases into expressions

Read the phrase, write it as an expression and evaluate it for the number given.

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  1. Find the value of "the sum of n and 9" when n = 7.

    Answer: 16

  2. Find the value of "5 more than m" when m = 7.

    Answer: 12

  3. Find the value of "m increased by 3" when m = 2.

    Answer: 5

Tip: Read the phrase, write it as an expression and evaluate it for the number given.

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