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Writing & Interpreting Expressions Worksheet

Grade 5 Math · printable worksheet (PDF) with answer key · 15 problems · CCSS 5.OA.A.2

A printable grade 5 writing & interpreting expressions practice worksheet with 15 problems and a complete, step-by-step answer key — formatted to print cleanly on standard paper. Included in the one-time $20 unlock for the full NudgeLearn library.

Sample problems

Write each expression using numbers and grouping symbols, or read what an expression means. For the interpreting problems, compare the expressions WITHOUT calculating.

1. Write a numerical expression: subtract $6$ from $20$ .
2. Write a numerical expression: add $8$ and $7$ , then multiply the result by $2$ .
3. Write a numerical expression: the sum of $12$ and $9$ , divided by $3$ .
4. Write a numerical expression: triple the difference of $30$ and $12$ .

Plus 11 more problems and a full answer key in the PDF.

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