Writing Equations

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Equation to find average amount each choir member can raise to meet $1500 goal, given $600 already raised.

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30x + 600 = 1500

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Mr. Piper's plumbing needed repairs. The plumber charged $98 for parts plus $45 per hour for labor. If the bill totaled $458, how could I find out the hours of labored required?

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98 + 45x = 458

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Equation to find how many books can be printed for $4,000 if the printer charges $800 plus $5 per book.

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800 + 5x = 4000

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Mei was going to sell all of her stamp collection to buy a video game. After selling half of them she changed her mind. She then bought nineteen more. How many did she start with if she now has 45?

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x/2 + 19 = 45

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Equation to find miles driven if total rental charge is $222.50. Cost: $35 + $0.75 per mile.

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222.5 = 35 + 0.75m

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Dexter's Gym charges a one-time registration fee of $40 and $20 each month. The total fee after x months is $340. Which equation models this situation?

Back

20x + 40 = 340

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Scott's Automotive charges $35 for each car plus $7 per hour. Write an equation that represents this scenario if Kylie was charged $63.

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7x + 35 = 63

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Admission to the fair is $5 and the cost per ride is $0.50. How many rides can you go on if you have $20?

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30 rides

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Penelope is going to the carnival to ride the rides. It costs $20 to get into the carnival and ride tickets are $0.50 each. Write an equation that represents this scenario if she spends $35 in all.

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.50x + 20 = 35

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Mallory bought pizza and soda for her End of Summer party. If she spent $12.57 on the sodas and $10.95 for each pizza, how many pizzas did she buy if she spent $89.22? Which equation models this scenario? Options:

10.95x + 12.57 = 89.22

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89.22x - 10.95 = 12.57

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12.57x + 10.95 = 89.22

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12.57 + 10.95 = 89.22

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10.95x + 12.57 = 89.22