You are on page 1of 3

1.2.

3 Practice: Writing Expressions to Solve Practice


Problems
Math 6 Sem 2
Name:
Date:

Tips for Success


Read the assignment carefully and make sure you answer each part of the
question or questions.

Check your work when you're done.

Your Assignment

Cheryl writes 7 fewer posts than Kevin on a social media site.

Answer the questions to write an algebraic expression. Then evaluate the expression
for the given value.

1. Choose a variable to represent the number of posts Kevin writes. Explain why you
chose this variable. (2 points)

2. Which operation (addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division) applies to this


situation? Justify your choice. (2 points)

1.2.3 Practice: Writing Expressions to Solve Problems 1/3


Copyright © 2023 Apex Learning Inc. Use of this material is subject to Apex Learning's Terms of Use. Any unauthorized
copying, reuse, or redistribution is prohibited.
3. Use your variable and the operation you identified to write an expression for the
number of posts Cheryl wrote. (3 points)

4. If Kevin wrote 21 posts, how many did Cheryl write? (3 points)

1.2.3 Practice: Writing Expressions to Solve Problems 2/3


Copyright © 2023 Apex Learning Inc. Use of this material is subject to Apex Learning's Terms of Use. Any unauthorized
copying, reuse, or redistribution is prohibited.
Copyright © 2022 Apex Learning Inc. Use of this material is subject to Apex Learning's Terms of Use. Any unauthorized

copying, reuse, or redistribution is prohibited. Apex Learning ® and the Apex Learning Logo are registered trademarks of

Apex Learning Inc.

1.2.3 Practice: Writing Expressions to Solve Problems 3/3


Copyright © 2023 Apex Learning Inc. Use of this material is subject to Apex Learning's Terms of Use. Any unauthorized
copying, reuse, or redistribution is prohibited.

You might also like