IXL | Write variable expressions: word problems

There are 12 more kids than adults on the ferris wheel. There are

adults on the ferris wheel. Choose the expression that shows the number of kids on the ferris wheel.

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Ms. Clark's class has

right-handed students and 18 left-handed students. Choose the expression that shows how many students are in the class.

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A variable is a letter that represents an unknown number.

An expression is a group of numbers, symbols, and variables that represents another number.

Look for a pattern.

Try

Ms. Clark's class has 2 right-handed students and 18 left-handed students.

which is 20.

Try

Ms. Clark's class has 3 right-handed students and 18 left-handed students.

which is 21.

Try

Ms. Clark's class has 4 right-handed students and 18 left-handed students.

which is 22.

The pattern shows that in order to find how many students are in the class, you always add 18 to

This is the correct expression:

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