2.08 Practice

2.08 Practice

Word Problems

Multiple Choice

There are 10 less red skittles than the orange skittles in the bag.

Select the correct expression for red (x=orange)

• x

• x-10

• x+10

Multiple Choice

The orange skittles are also twice the number of red skittles.

If x = orange, write an equation to represent the scenario.

• x = x - 10

• x = 2(x - 10)

• x = 2x

Multiple Choice

The length of a rectangle is five less than twice its width.

What expression represents length (x = width)?

• 2x

• 5 - 2x

• 2x - 5

Multiple Choice

Solve for x.

2(x)+2(2x-5)=56

• x=11

• x=17

• x=13