Writing One Step Equations

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Oranges cost $2/lb. How many lbs can you buy with $20?

Back

2p = 20

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Daniel's earnings (y) from selling (x) newspaper subscriptions is represented by:

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y = 3.5x

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Coach Fred and friends split the bill evenly. Each paid $13. What equation finds the total bill?

Back

x/4 = 13

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Dobie band earns $15 per ticket sold. Equation for total profit (p) related to tickets (t):

Back

15t = p

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Trevor had $29, received money (m) for cleaning the attic, now has $41. Equation to find m?

Back

29 + m = 41

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Carlos paid $5.12 for a salad and has $27.10 left. Find the equation for his initial amount.

Back

s - 5.12 = 27.10

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Tara caught 63 fish this year, three times last year's catch. Equation for last year's catch?

Back

3y = 63

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Korey saw diapers at $8 each. How many can he buy with $40?

Back

8d = 40

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Martin earns $14/hour. Equation for hours to earn $112?

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14h = 112

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Kevin had $42, now has $95 after washing cars. Equation to find earnings?

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x + 42 = 95