This math topic focuses on forming algebraic equations from sentences involving basic addition and subtraction. Problems require translating verbal statements into equations. Each question presents a sentence that describes a mathematical relationship (e.g., one number is the sum or difference of others), followed by multiple choices to select the correct equation representation. The skills practiced primarily include understanding and setting up equations and the basic operations of addition and subtraction in the context of algebraic expressions.

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Equation from Sentence - Addition and Subtraction Worksheet

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Math worksheet on 'Equation from Sentence - Addition and Subtraction (Level 1)'. Part of a broader unit on 'Algebra Basic Concepts - Practice' Learn online: app.mobius.academy/math/units/algebra_basic_concepts_practice/
1
y subtracted from 8 is equal to b
Find the equation that best represents this sentence
a A LaTex expression showing 8 + b = y
b A LaTex expression showing 8 multiplied by b = y
c A LaTex expression showing b - 8 = y
d A LaTex expression showing 8 - y = b
e A LaTex expression showing y + b = 8
f A LaTex expression showing y - 8 = b
2
x is the result of subtracting z from 7
Find the equation that best represents this sentence
a A LaTex expression showing z - 7 = x
b A LaTex expression showing z + x = 7
c A LaTex expression showing x - 7 = z
d A LaTex expression showing 7 - z = x
e A LaTex expression showing 7 + x = z
f A LaTex expression showing 7 multiplied by x = z
3
Find the equation that best represents this sentence
12 plus n is equal to r
a A LaTex expression showing n + r = 12
b A LaTex expression showing 12 - r = n
c A LaTex expression showing 12 + n = r
d A LaTex expression showing n - 12 = r
e A LaTex expression showing 12 + r = n
f A LaTex expression showing 12 - n = r
4
Find the equation that best represents this sentence
3 plus m is equal to d
a A LaTex expression showing m + d = 3
b A LaTex expression showing 3 + m = d
c A LaTex expression showing 3 - m = d
d A LaTex expression showing 3 + d = m
e A LaTex expression showing 3 - d = m
f A LaTex expression showing m - 3 = d
5
Find the equation that best represents this sentence
d is the sum of 3 and p
a A LaTex expression showing 3 - p = d
b A LaTex expression showing p - 3 = d
c A LaTex expression showing 3 + d = p
d A LaTex expression showing 3 - d = p
e A LaTex expression showing 3 + p = d
f A LaTex expression showing p + d = 3
6
p is the result of subtracting m from 13
Find the equation that best represents this sentence
a A LaTex expression showing m - 13 = p
b A LaTex expression showing 13 multiplied by p = m
c A LaTex expression showing m + p = 13
d A LaTex expression showing 13 + p = m
e A LaTex expression showing p - 13 = m
f A LaTex expression showing 13 - m = p
7
n subtracted from 3 is equal to m
Find the equation that best represents this sentence
a A LaTex expression showing 3 - n = m
b A LaTex expression showing 3 multiplied by m = n
c A LaTex expression showing n + m = 3
d A LaTex expression showing n - 3 = m
e A LaTex expression showing 3 + m = n
f A LaTex expression showing m - 3 = n
Equation from Sentence - Addition and Subtraction (Level 1) - Mobius Math