5th grade writing numerical expressions worksheets

Your child turns a phrase in words, such as add 8 and 7, then multiply by 2, into an expression like 2 × (8 + 7).

Common Core 5.OA.A.2 (Operations and Algebraic Thinking)

Sample problems

  1. Sample 1Which expression means: Add 16 and 4, then multiply by 2?

    Answer: (16 + 4) × 2

  2. Sample 2Which expression means: Add 26 and 9, then multiply by 2?

    Answer: (26 + 9) × 2

  3. A bit harderWhich expression means: Multiply 36 by 7, then subtract 5?

    Answer: 36 × 7 − 5

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