One Step Equation Word Problems

One Step Equation Word Problems

Match the Equation with the Situation

Read the Information provided CAREFULLY ! THINK about what the equation would be that BEST represents the situation !

Match the Equation

Mrs. Fisher is purchasing Lightsabers at the store. She has a total of $130 to buy L lightsabers. Each Lightsaber costs $15. Select the equation that matches this situation.

Multiple Choice

Mrs. Fisher is purchasing Lightsabers at the store. She has a total of $130 to buy L lightsabers. Each Lightsaber costs $15. Select the equation that matches this situation.

• 15L = 130

• 15 + L = 130

• 15 - L = 30

• L = 130 + 15

Match the Equation

Last week, Ms. Benton ran 27 miles more than her friend. Ms. Benton ran 50 miles. How many miles did her friend run ?

Multiple Choice

Last week, Ms. Benton ran 30 miles more than her friend. Ms. Benton ran 47 miles. How many miles did her friend run ?

• 30p = 47

• 30 + p = 47

• 30 - p = 47

• p = 30 + 47

Match the Equation

How many candy bars can you buy with $12 if one candy bar costs $3?

Multiple Choice

How many candy bars can you buy with $12 if one candy bar costs $3?

• 3 + b = 12

• 3 - b = 12

• 3b = 12

• 12-3 = b

Match the Equation

Jenny wants to buy a new video game that costs $30.98. How much change does she receive if she gives the cashier $40 ?

Multiple Choice

Jenny wants to buy a new video game that costs $30.98. How much change does she receive if she gives the cashier $40 ?

• 40c = 30.98

• 40 - c = 30.98

• 40 + c = 30.98

• 40 + 30.98 = c

Match the Equation

How many lunches can you buy with $40 if one lunch combo costs $8 ?

Multiple Choice

How many lunches can you buy with $40 if one lunch combo costs $8?

• 8 + p = 40

• 8 + 40 = p

• p - 8 = 40

• 8p = 40

Match the Equation

Madison and her best friend were paid for helping a neighbor with yard work. They split the money evenly, each getting $24.28. How much money did they receive for the work ?

Multiple Choice

Madison and her best friend were paid for helping a neighbor with yard work. They split the money evenly, each getting $24.28. How much money did they receive for the work ?

• 2m = 24.28

• 2 + m = 24.28

• m / 2 = 24.28

• 2 - m =24.28