Year 6 Maths: Introduction to Algebra
A Year 6 algebra worksheet introducing the use of letters to represent unknowns. Covers forming expressions, solving one-step equations, and substitution.
Learning objectives
- Use letters to represent unknown values
- Form and solve one-step equations
- Substitute values into simple expressions
Instructions
Use the rules of algebra to find the value of each unknown. Show your working for each question.
Questions
If n = 5, find the value of n + 8.
If a = 3, find the value of 4a.
Solve: x + 7 = 15
Solve: y − 4 = 9
Solve: 3n = 21
Solve: m ÷ 4 = 6
Write an expression for "5 more than k".
Write an expression for "double n, then subtract 3".
If t = 4, find the value of 3t + 2.
The perimeter of a square is 4s. If s = 7, what is the perimeter?
Solve: 2x + 3 = 11
If p + q = 20 and p = 7, find q.
Answer Key
Teacher / Parent copyTeacher note
KS2 algebra is often children's first encounter with formal algebraic notation. Emphasise that a letter stands for a number we do not know yet. Using function machines alongside these questions helps children build intuition for what "solving" means.
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