Expressions & Equations

Directions: Create an inequality that has no solution. Source: Kara Colley

Directions: Write an expression that is equivalent to 64 using each of the following numbers and symbols once in the expression: 7, 7, 7, 2, + , ÷, ( ) Source: Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium

Directions: Write three equations whose solution is x = 3. Source: Dan Meyer

Directions: Make the largest (or smallest) expression by using the digits 0-9, no more than one time each, in the boxes below.  Note: for 5th grade, remove the exponent to make it grade level appropriate. Source: Robert Kaplinsky with answer from Michael Fenton and his students.

Directions: Use the Order of Operations with the numbers shown on the card below (in any order) so that when you simplify the expression, the answer is 24. Source: This problem was adapted from the 24 Math Game.