Grade 6 Math - Variables and expressions

  • Exercises
    Evaluating expressions with one variable
    Practice plugging in a value for the variable in an equation. These are introductory problems, so the expressions aren't too complicated.
    Writing basic expressions with variables
    Practice writing basic algebraic expressions to match verbal descriptions of mathematical operations.
    Evaluating expressions with two variables
    Practice evaluating expressions in two variables by plugging in values for the variables. 
    Evaluating expressions with variables word problems
    Practice plugging in values to evaluate real-world algebraic expressions. These are introductory problems, so the expressions aren't too complicated.
    Evaluating expressions with two variables: fractions & decimals
    Practice evaluating expressions in two variables by plugging in values for the variables. These problems include some fractions and decimals.
    Least common multiple
    Find the lcm (least common multiple) of pairs of integers.
    Greatest common factor
    Find the greatest common factor of 2 or 3 integers.
    GCF & LCM word problems
    Solve word problems where you either need to find the GCF or LCM.
    The distributive property with variables
    Factor expressions like 3x-9 by applying the distributive property. (All expressions in this exercise are linear binomials.)
    Combining like terms
    Simplify algebraic expressions by combining like terms.
    Equivalent expressions
    Practice determining whether or not two algebraic expressions are equivalent by manipulating the expressions. These problems require you to combine like terms and apply the distributive property.