Mathematics
Class 6
Algebraic Equation
Q1)
Five less than three times a number is forty six. The correct equation for this statement is (1 Mark)
a)
b)
c)
d)
Q2)
What value of n makes the sentence 9 - n = n ÷ 2 true?
a)
b)
c)
d)
Q3)
Q5)
(1 Mark)
x = 10
x=7
x=4
x=3
Anne has some apples. Maria has 2 apples more than Anne. Altogether they have 8
apples. How many apples does Anne have?
a)
b)
c)
d)
(1 Mark)
x=2
x=5
x=6
x = 14
Which value of x makes the sentence x - 3 = 7 true?
a)
b)
c)
d)
(1 Mark)
12
9
8
6
What value of x makes the sentence 10 - x = 4 true?
a)
b)
c)
d)
Q4)
3x - 5 = 46
5 - 3x = 46
5/3x = 45
3x/5 = 45
3
5
6
10
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(1 Mark)
Mathematics
Class 6
Q6)
Jaya spent Rs. 100 at the market. This was 20 rupees less than three times what she
spent at the bookstore. How much did she spend there?
a)
b)
c)
d)
Q7)
(1 Mark)
Rs. 40
Rs. 60
Rs. 70
Rs. 100
Choose the correct answer.
(1 Mark)
If 2x - 5 = x - 4 then, x = -----a)
b)
c)
d)
Q8)
1
2
0
-1
Think of a number and add 7, the result is 12. The unknown number is
a)
b)
c)
d)
(1 Mark)
5
10
14
18
Q9)
Solve: 5x = 20
(2 Marks)
Q10)
Solve: 4x - 3 = - 7
(2 Marks)
Q11)
I think of a number, multiply it by 4 and the result is 20. Write an equation to describe the (2 Marks)
following statement, then find the unknown number.
Q12)
Solve: x - 3 = 7
(2 Marks)
Q13)
5 times an unknown number gives 25. Form the equation and write the number.
(2 Marks)
Q14)
Solve: 6 + w = 3
(2 Marks)
Q15)
Write in exponential form:
(2 Marks)
c x c x c................ 25 times
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Mathematics
Class 6
Q16)
I buy x kg of oranges and y kg of apples. Write down a formula for W if W kg is the
weight of the fruit I have bought.
(2 Marks)
Q17)
Simplify:
(3 Marks)
2(3x - 4) + 5(x -7) = 12
Q18)
Solve the equation:
(3 Marks)
4x - (3x + 5) = 3x - (5x -7)
Q19)
Write in product form.
(2 Marks)
6a4b²
Q20)
If P = 2(l + b) , find P when l = 7 and b = 11.
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(2 Marks)
Mathematics
Class 6
Answers
Q1)
3x - 5 = 46
Q2)
6
Q3)
x=6
Q4)
x = 10
Q5)
3
Q6)
Rs. 40
Q7)
1
Q8)
5
Q9)
4
Q10)
x=-1
Q11)
The equation is 4x = 20, the number is 5.
Q12)
x = 10
Q13)
The Equation is 5x = 25 , the number is 5.
Q14)
w=-3
Q15)
c25
Q16)
W=x+y
Q17)
x=5
Q18)
4
Q19)
6xaxaxaxaxbxb
Q20)
36
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