Worksheet directions

Grade 6 • Guided Practice • Work with your teacher or a partner. Discuss the model or strategy, then complete each problem.

Sample questions

1. Evaluate 3x + 4 when x = 1. Show substitution and the order of operations.
2. Evaluate 4x + 5 when x = 3/2. Show substitution and the order of operations.
3. A cube has side s = 5/2 cm. Use A = 6s² to calculate its total surface area. Show substitution.
4. Evaluate 2x + 3 when x = 1/2. Show substitution and the order of operations.
5. Evaluate 2x + 6 when x = 2. Show substitution and the order of operations.
6. A cube has side s = 2 cm. Use V = s³ to calculate volume. Show substitution.

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Common Core connections

Source labels: 6.EE.A.2c. Review the learning goals below to check the fit for your class.

• 6.EE.A.2 — Write, read, evaluate expressions with letters

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