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Printable 6th grade algebra worksheet with five story problems asking students to write variable expressions.
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Variable Expressions - Story Problems

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This printable worksheet gives 6th graders five story problems that require writing variable expressions. Students translate real-world scenarios into algebraic notation, including problems about beads in necklaces, flour for brownies, chairs around tables, and candy sharing. Useful for algebra introduction, homework practice, or classwork during a unit on variables and expressions.

Subject:
Math
Topic:
Algebra
Grade Level:
6th Grade
Updated February 2026

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