Algebra word problems generator

Generate algebra word problems that require setting up an equation: consecutive integers, ages, distance-rate-time, mixtures, and money. With answer key.

Free · No account · Up to 40 problems · Answer key included

Tip: Describe the specific skill or topic. The generator calibrates complexity to the grade level you pick.

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How to set up an algebra word problem

An algebra word problem describes a situation that students translate into an equation and then solve: 'Two consecutive integers add to 45' becomes x + (x + 1) = 45, so the integers are 22 and 23. This generator writes them in the standard families for 8th grade through Algebra 2, with an answer key.

Classic word-problem families

Each family has a setup students can learn. Age: 'Sarah is 3 times as old as her brother. In 5 years she will be twice his age.' With b for his age, 3b + 5 = 2(b + 5), so he is 5 and she is 15.

  • Distance-rate-time: equal travel times give 30/(12 + c) = 18/(12 − c), so c = 3

  • Mixture: 20 liters of 20% and 10 liters of 50% make 30 liters of 30%

  • Consecutive integer, number, work, and money problems

What the generator writes

Ask for one family or a mix. Start a first unit with consecutive integers and age problems, add distance-rate-time once students can solve linear equations, and mix all families for review. Ask to 'show the equation in the answer key' to see the setup next to the solution.

When to use them

After a procedural unit on equations or systems, so students have the tools for the setup. Creating equations from a situation is a core Algebra 1 standard (A-CED.A.1). For procedural practice underneath, use the algebra problem generator.

How the math problem generator works

  1. 1

    Describe the set

    The topic and the format, such as two-step equations or fraction word problems about cooking.

  2. 2

    Set the details

    Grade, difficulty, and number of problems. It usually takes 10 to 20 seconds.

  3. 3

    Check and print

    Work a few problems yourself, then print the student copy and the answer key.

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GradeWithAI reads handwritten math from scans or phone photos and gives partial credit under your rubric or answer key. You review each score before it posts.

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GradeWithAI grading a handwritten Algebra II quiz with partial credit, showing the scanned student work next to step-by-step AI feedback

Math problem generator FAQ

Questions about this tool? Email john@gradewithai.com.

Yes. Ask for 'show the equation and the solution in the answer key' and each answer includes the equation along with the result.

Yes. Ask for 'distance-rate-time problems only' and the whole page stays in that family.

Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division (including long division), fractions, decimals, ratios, percents, pre-algebra, Algebra 1 and 2, and geometry.

Yes. Ask for word problems in the description, and add a context such as sports, animals, or food if you like.

Pick the grade, which sets the kind of numbers and operations, then choose easy, medium, or hard.

Yes. Every problem has an answer, printed on a separate page. Work a few problems yourself before handing the set out, since AI-generated math can contain mistakes.

No. It writes problems. To grade completed work, upload it to GradeWithAI, which reads handwritten math and gives partial credit under your rubric or answer key.

Yes, with no account.

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