Pre-Algebra Chapter 3 Problem Solving Review 4

Problem Solving:
Working with Complex Terms

Tip #1: Some word problems involve complex terms that are the result of performing an operation on a variable from the story

Tip #2: When you find problems like this, be sure to pay close attention to how the complex term is formed

Multiple Choice

Read the problem.

Mr. Oldenberg's boat cost four times as much as his trailer. If the difference in price was $2400, what was the cost of each?

Which item needs a complex term to represent its cost?

• boat

• trailer

Math Response

Use the equation you wrote to solve.

Mr. Oldenberg's boat cost four times as much as his trailer. If the difference in price was $2400, what was the cost of the trailer?

Type answer here

Correct Answer: 800

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Math Response

Use the equation you wrote to solve.

Mr. Oldenberg's boat cost four times as much as his trailer. If the difference in price was $2400, what was the cost of the boat?

Type answer here

Correct Answer: 3200

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Multiple Select

Read the problem.

Little Piggy Barbecue sold twice as many regular sandwiches that cost $4 each as jumbo sandwiches that cost $5 each. How many of each size were sold if their sales totaled $585?

Which item needs a complex term to represent the total money earned from selling that item?

• regular sandwiches

• jumbo sandwiches

Math Response

Use the equation you wrote to solve.

Little Piggy Barbecue sold twice as many regular sandwiches that cost $4 each as jumbo sandwiches that cost $5 each. How many jumbo sandwiches were sold if their sales totaled $585?

Type answer here

Correct Answer: 45

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Math Response

Use the equation you wrote to solve.

Little Piggy Barbecue sold twice as many regular sandwiches that cost $4 each as jumbo sandwiches that cost $5 each. How many regular sandwiches were sold if their sales totaled $585?

Type answer here

Correct Answer: 90

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Multiple Select

Read the problem.

Denny, Jamal, and Bobby have saved a total of 61 quarters. Bobby has five times as many as Denny, and Jamal has three fewer than twice as many as Denny. How many quarters does each boy have?

Which item needs a complex term to represent its cost?

• Denny

• Jamal

• Bobby

Math Response

Solve.

Denny, Jamal, and Bobby have saved a total of 61 quarters. Bobby has five times as many as Denny, and Jamal has three fewer than twice as many as Denny. How many quarters does Denny have?

Type answer here

Correct Answer: 8

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Math Response

Solve.

Denny, Jamal, and Bobby have saved a total of 61 quarters. Bobby has five times as many as Denny, and Jamal has three fewer than twice as many as Denny. How many quarters does Bobby have?

Type answer here

Correct Answer: 40

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Math Response

Solve.

Denny, Jamal, and Bobby have saved a total of 61 quarters. Bobby has five times as many as Denny, and Jamal has three fewer than twice as many as Denny. How many quarters does Jamal have?

Type answer here

Correct Answer: 13

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