Two-Step Equations Word Problems

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Scott works on cars. He charges $35 for each car plus $7 per hour. Write an equation that represents this scenario if Kylie's car bill was $63.

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7x + 35 = 63

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7x + 35 = 63

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x = 4

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Write an equation for Penelope's carnival expenses if she spends $35 in all. Entry: $20, Ticket: $0.50 each.

Back

.50x + 20 = 35

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0.50x + 20 = 35

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x = 30

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Equation for "two times a number plus five equals 15"?

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2x + 5=15

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Jim paid a gym membership fee of $50, plus $20 per month.  Jim has paid a total of $290 to the gym.  How many months has Jim been a member of the gym?

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50 + 20m = 290

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A taxi charges $3, plus $1.50 for each mile traveled. Mr. Lewis rode in the taxi from his home to the airport and was charged $30. How many miles does Mr. Lewis live from the airport?

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18 miles

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11x + 6 = 39

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x = 3

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Keith bought a soft drink for 2 dollars and 6 candy bars. He spent a total of 14 dollars. How much did each candy bar cost?

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$2

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Tara's cell phone bill is $75. Roaming Cell Phone Company charges $15.00 per month plus $0.20 per minute of airtime usage. How many minutes did she talk?

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300 minutes