Writing Equations from Word Problems

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Which equation models the situation? Marcus needs to sell 25 tickets to a fundraiser by Friday. So far, he has sold 9 tickets. How many tickets does he still need to sell?

Back

t + 9 = 25

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Which equation models the situation? Jack took 6 pencils from a new box of pencils. If there are 18 pencils left in the box, how many pencils were in the brand new box?

Back

p - 6 = 18

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What is the equation for the statement: The sum of x and ten is twenty?

Back

x + 10 = 20

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What does the term 'is' mean in mathematical equations?

Back

=

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Write an equation that models the statement: 17 less than h equals 42.

Back

h - 17 = 42

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What does the term 'equal' signify in mathematics?

Back

=

Front

If 5 more than y equals 12, what is the equation?

Back

y + 5 = 12

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What is the equation for the statement: The difference between z and 4 is 10?

Back

z - 4 = 10

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How would you express: 3 times a number n is 15?

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3n = 15

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What is the equation for the statement: 8 less than a number x is 20?

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x - 8 = 20