Introduction to One Step Equation Word Problems

Multiple Choice

Let x = savings.

Write an equation to represent the situation.

• $$\frac{1}{2}+x=345$$  

• $$\frac{1}{2}-x=345$$  

• $$\frac{1}{2}x=345$$  

• $$\frac{1}{2}\div x=345$$  

Multiple Choice

Let x = # of ponds of bananas.

Write an equation to represent the situation.

• $$3\frac{1}{3}+x=1\frac{4}{5}$$  

• $$1\frac{4}{5}+x=3\frac{1}{3}$$  

• $$3\frac{1}{3}-x=1\frac{4}{5}$$  

• $$1\frac{4}{5}-x=3\frac{1}{3}$$  

Multiple Choice

Let x = hours.

Write an equation to represent the situation.

• $$2.5+x=8$$  

• $$2.5-x=8$$  

• $$2.5x=8$$  

• $$\frac{x}{2.5}=8$$  

Multiple Choice

Let x = starting point.

Write an equation to represent the situation.

• $$32.6+x=-82.25$$

• $$32.6-x=-82.25$$  

• $$x-32.6=-82.25$$  

• $$x-82.25=32.6$$