Write Equations From a Real World Situation

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What does the equation x + 5 = 24 represent in a real-world situation?

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It represents a situation where a total of 24 items is achieved by adding 5 items to an initial amount. For example, if Melissa received 5 magazines and now has 24, we can find out how many she had before.

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How do you find the height a tree grew if it was 8 feet tall in 2010 and 14 feet tall in 2011?

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You can use the equation f + 8 = 14, where f represents the growth of the tree.

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What equation represents the amount Andrew needs to save for an IPOD costing $145 if he has already saved $55?

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The equation is 55 + x = 145, where x is the amount he still needs to save.

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What does the equation 74.80 = 8x represent in a real-world context?

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It represents a situation where Charlene earned $74.80 for 8 hours of work, and x is the amount she was paid per hour.

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How do you calculate the number of people in each row if 276 people are seated in 12 identical rows?

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You can use the equation p = 276 ÷ 12, where p is the number of people in each row.

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What is the first step in solving the equation x + 5 = 24?

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Subtract 5 from both sides to isolate x: x = 24 - 5.

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If a tree grows from 8 feet to 14 feet, what is the growth in height?

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The growth is found by solving the equation f + 8 = 14, which gives f = 6 feet.

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In the equation 55 + x = 145, what does x represent?

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x represents the amount of money Andrew still needs to save to buy the IPOD.

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What is the meaning of the variable x in the equation 74.80 = 8x?

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x represents the hourly wage Charlene earned for babysitting.

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How can you express the total number of people seated in rows mathematically?

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You can express it as p = total number of people ÷ number of rows.

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