Grade 5 Practice

Algebraic Thinking & Expressions

Write, interpret and evaluate numerical expressions using parentheses, brackets and braces. Work from the inside out.

Practice Questions

10 questions

1
Evaluate 8 × (3 + 2).
2
Evaluate 6 + [10 − 4].
3
Evaluate 15 − {7 + 3}.
4
Evaluate 4 × [2 + {6 − 1}].
5
Evaluate 5 × (4 + 2).
6
Evaluate 18 − [7 − 3].
7
Evaluate 20 − [4 × (2 + 3)].
8
Evaluate 2 × {8 − [1 + 3]}.
9
Which expression means add 3 and 2, then multiply by 8? Enter A for 8 × (3 + 2), or B for (8 × 3) + 2.
10
Write an expression for subtract the sum of 7 and 3 from 15. Use parentheses and + and - symbols, with no spaces.

Complete the questions, then check your answers.