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This worksheet provides practice in translating verbal math descriptions into numerical expressions.

Math worksheet with 10 problems asking students to write numerical expressions from word descriptions.

Math worksheet with 10 problems asking students to write numerical expressions from word descriptions.

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Let's solve each problem step by step and write the correct numerical expressions as instructed. Remember:

- Use `/` for division.
- Do not put spaces.
- Follow the order of operations (PEMDAS) when needed.

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1. Add 6 and 4, then multiply 2


→ First add: 6 + 4 = 10
Then multiply by 2: 10 × 2 = 20
But we need to write the expression, not just the answer.
To ensure addition happens first, use parentheses:
(6+4)*2

Answer: (6+4)*2

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2. Add 5 and 10, then divide by 2


→ (5 + 10) / 2
= 15 / 2

Answer: (5+10)/2

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3. Subtract 8 from 19, then divide by 2


→ (19 - 8) / 2
= 11 / 2

Answer: (19-8)/2

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4. Divide 16 by 2, then add 3


→ 16 / 2 + 3
= 8 + 3 = 11
But since division comes before addition in order of operations, no parentheses needed.

Answer: 16/2+3

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5. 3 more than 18 multiplied by 4


This means: (18 × 4) + 3
"18 multiplied by 4" → 18×4
"3 more than" → add 3

So: (18*4)+3

Answer: (18*4)+3

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6. Subtract 6 from 12, then multiply by 3


→ (12 - 6) × 3 = 6 × 3 = 18
Expression: (12-6)*3

Answer: (12-6)*3

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7. Add 9 and 14, then multiply 4


→ (9 + 14) × 4 = 23 × 4 = 92
Expression: (9+14)*4

Answer: (9+14)*4

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8. Divide 90 by 2, then add 27


→ 90 / 2 + 27 = 45 + 27 = 72
No parentheses needed because division comes first.

Answer: 90/2+27

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9. The sum of 12 and 4 multiply by 2


→ "Sum of 12 and 4" = 12 + 4
Then multiply by 2 → (12 + 4) × 2
= 16 × 2 = 32

Answer: (12+4)*2

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10. The quotient of 16 and 4 plus 2


→ Quotient of 16 and 4 = 16 / 4 = 4
Then plus 2 → 4 + 2 = 6
But expression is: 16/4+2

Answer: 16/4+2

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Final Answers:



1. (6+4)*2
2. (5+10)/2
3. (19-8)/2
4. 16/2+3
5. (18*4)+3
6. (12-6)*3
7. (9+14)*4
8. 90/2+27
9. (12+4)*2
10. 16/4+2

> 💡 Note: Although some expressions can be evaluated, the task asks for numerical expressions, not simplified answers. So we write the expression using symbols as described.

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