Multi-Step Equation Word Problems Lesson

Multi Step Equation Word Problems

w/ variables on both sides

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Juan and his cousin both collect stamps. Juan has 56 stamps, and his cousin has 80 stamps. Both have recently joined different stamp-collecting clubs. Juan’s club will send him 12 new stamps per month, and his cousin’s club will send him 8 new stamps per month. After how many months will Juan and his cousin have the same number of stamps? (just write the number)

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How many stamps will that be? (just write the number)

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Marlo wants to rent and ride a bike at a state park. There are two parks in his area. One has an entrance fee of $8 and charges $2 per hour for bike rentals. The other park has an entrance fee of $2 and charges $5 per hour for bike rentals. After how many hours would the cost of renting and riding a bike be the same at both parks? (just write the number)

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What would the cost be? (just write the number)

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The table on the left shows the cost of ordering T-shirts from two different companies. With how many T-shirts would the cost of the order be the same with both companies? (just write the number)

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What would that cost be? (just write the number)

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Brenn has $60 in his savings account. His brother Chris has $135 in his. Brenn decides to save $5 of his allowence each week, while Chris decides to spend his whole allowance with $10 of his savings each week. After how many weeks will Brenn and Chris have the same amount of money in their savings accounts? (just write the number)

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How much money will that be? (just write the number)