Writing Equations from Word Problems

Writing Equations from Word Problems

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Mathematics

7th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

CCSS
6.EE.B.6, 8.EE.C.7B, 6.EE.A.2B

+6

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a variable in an equation?

Back

A symbol, often represented by a letter, that stands for an unknown value in an equation.

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does it mean to write an equation from a word problem?

Back

It involves translating the words and relationships described in the problem into a mathematical equation.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the equation for the sum of three consecutive numbers?

Back

x + (x + 1) + (x + 2) = sum

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do you represent a relationship where one quantity is more than another?

Back

Use addition; for example, if x is the smaller quantity and y is the larger, then y = x + amount.

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.B.6

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does 'perimeter' mean in geometry?

Back

The total distance around a two-dimensional shape, calculated by adding the lengths of all sides.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do you express the total of multiple items in an equation?

Back

Add the individual expressions for each item together and set it equal to the total.

Tags

CCSS.7.EE.A.2

CCSS.HSA.SSE.A.2

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the significance of the equal sign in an equation?

Back

It indicates that the expressions on both sides have the same value.

Tags

CCSS.HSA.REI.A.1

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