2-Step Word Problems

WRITE AN EQUATION
331 students went on a field trip. Six buses were filled and 7 students traveled in cars. How many students were in each bus?

• 331=7x+6
• 331=13x
• 331=6x+7
• 331-7=6x

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Aliyah had $24 to spend on seven pencils. After buying them she had $10. How much did each pencil cost?

• 24-10=7x

• 24+7x=10

• 10+7x=24

• 10+x=14

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You bought a magazine for $5 and four
erasers. You spent a total of $25. How
much did each eraser cost?

• 5+x=25
• 5+4x=25
• 5x=25
• 23-5=4x

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Sumalee won 40 super bouncy balls playing horseshoes at her school's game night. Later, she gave two to each of her friends. She only has 8 remaining. How many friends does she have?

• 40=2x+8
• 40=10x
• 40-8=x
• 40-8=2x

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Penelope is going to the carnival to ride the rides. It costs $20 to get into the carnival and ride tickets are $0.50 each. Write an equation that represents this scenario if she spends $35 in all.

• .50x + 20 = 35
• .50x = 35
• .50 + 20x = 35 
• .50x - 20 = 35

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Natalie is a softball coach. She has a pitching private lesson with Kasey. Kasey's mom pays Natalie $11 per hour plus a $6 tip. Write an equation that represents this scenario if the total cost was $39.

• 11x + 6 = 39
• 11x - 6 = 39
• 11 + 6x = 39
• 66x = 39

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