Grade 6 algebraic expressions: evaluate, distributive property, like terms — 18 worksheets

In the pack

• Write variable expressions: one operation, two operations, word problems.
• Evaluate: with whole numbers, multi-variable expressions, with decimals, fractions and mixed numbers.
• Parts of an expression: terms and coefficients, sorting factors.
• Properties: of addition, of multiplication; solve for a variable with them (2 worksheets).
• Distributive property: multiply, factor, write equivalent expressions; add and subtract like terms.
• Equivalent expressions: identify them (parts I and II).
• Answer key: every worksheet corrected.

Learning goals (Common Core 6.EE.A · KS3 Algebra)

• Write and evaluate expressions with variables.
• Identify terms, coefficients and factors.
• Apply the properties of operations to generate equivalent expressions.
• Combine like terms.

In class or at home: the natural step before one-variable equations and inequalities.