Equations

5.4B - Solving Multi-Step Equations

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Multiple Choice

Angela, Trent, and Myesha rode their bikes last month. They each kept a log on the total number of miles they rode.

*Angela rode her bike 31 miles.

*Trent rode his bike 5 more miles than Angela.

*Myesha rode her bike 2 times as far as Trent.

Which equation represents a, the distance in miles Myesha rode her bike?

• A. (31 + 5) ÷ 2 = a

• B. (31 - 5) × 2 = a

• C. (31 + 5) × 2 = a

• D. (31 - 5) ÷ 2 = a

LESSON OBJECTIVE

(5.4B)  I will solve multi-step problems involving the four operations with whole numbers using equations with a variable (letter standing for the unknown quantity).