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Pre-Algebra · Grade 7

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Pre-Algebra Practice

Grade 7 • Writing Expressions • Two operations in words
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Write each one in algebra — an expression, or a formula when one is asked for. Use n for the number.

  1. 1) Write an expression for: 11 times a number n, then add 11.
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  1. 2) Write an expression for: 4 times a number n, then subtract 14.
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  1. 3) Write an expression for: 15 more than 8 times a number n.
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  1. 4) Write an expression for: a number n divided by 3, then add 12.
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  1. 5) Write an expression for: 2 times a number n, then add 15.
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  1. 6) Write an expression for: 11 times a number n, then subtract 11.
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  1. 7) Write an expression for: 9 more than 2 times a number n.
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Write each one in algebra — an expression, or a formula when one is asked for. Use n for the number. (continued)

  1. 8) Write an expression for: a number n divided by 9, then add 9.
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  1. 9) Write an expression for: 4 times a number n, then add 14.
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  1. 10) Write an expression for: 3 times a number n, then subtract 2.
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Answer Key

  1. 1. 11n + 11
  2. 2. 4n − 14
  3. 3. 8n + 15
  4. 4. n ÷ 3 + 12
  1. 5. 2n + 15
  2. 6. 11n − 11
  3. 7. 2n + 9
  4. 8. n ÷ 9 + 9
  1. 9. 4n + 14
  2. 10. 3n − 2
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What each level generates

Grade 7 writing expressions — the exact skill behind each difficulty setting, straight from the generator.

  1. Level 1One operation in words
  2. Level 2Two operations in words
  3. Level 3A real-life situation

Grade levels follow the progression common to most English-language curricula — not one specific national curriculum. Every level shows exactly what it generates, so you can check the fit with your own program. See the full scope & sequence →

More Grade 7 pre-algebra skills

Each one generates a different kind of question, with its own three levels and answer key.

Frequently asked questions

▸What pre-algebra is taught in Grade 7?

The headline skill is solving two-step equations such as px + q = r. Its three levels here run multiply-then-add, multiply-then-subtract, then divide-then-add-or-subtract, and equations like a(x + b) = c have a sheet of their own, Equations with Brackets.

▸How do you solve a two-step equation?

Undo the operations in reverse. For 4x + 3 = 23, first subtract 3 from both sides to get 4x = 20, then divide both sides by 4 to get x = 5. Always deal with the added or subtracted term before the coefficient.

▸How do you solve an equation like 3(x + 2) = 21?

Clear the bracket first. Either divide both sides by 3 to get x + 2 = 7 and then subtract 2 for x = 5, or multiply out to 3x + 6 = 21 and solve the two-step equation. Both give the same answer — pick one method and stick with it.

▸Can I get different problems with the same settings?

Yes — press Shuffle. Same grade, skill, level and count, brand-new numbers, and each shuffle gets its own shareable link so you can save a particular set or hand it to a class.

▸Is there space to show working?

Yes. Sheets leave room under each problem so students can write both steps, and choosing a larger font or the easy-read font gives even more space for students who need it.