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Year 6 · Maths

Express Problems Algebraically

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Focus on using algebra to solve word problems. Start with “Express Missing Number Problems Using Algebra”, then explain the idea in your own words.

Year 6 learners practise using algebra to solve word problems.

The activities include Express Missing Number Problems Using Algebra, Find Missing Numbers Using Inverse Operations in an Algebraic Expression, Find the Missing Numbers in Equations, and related practice. The checked support below includes lesson, teaching, video. Open a resource in its provider's website and choose the format that best helps the learner explain the idea independently.

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  • Express Missing Number Problems Using Algebra
  • Find Missing Numbers Using Inverse Operations in an Algebraic Expression
  • Find the Missing Numbers in Equations
  • Find the Missing Value in an Equation
  • Find the Unknown Number in an Equation
  • Use Algebra to Express Mathematical Problems

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