Equation Word Problems

Thomas is thinking of a number.  If he triples his number and subtracts 13, the result is 305.  What is the number Thomas is thinking of?

• x + 3 - 13 = 305
• 3x + 13 = 305
• 3x - 13 = 305
• x - 13(3) = 305

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2

CCSS.6.EE.B.6

CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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 the number of tickets (t) that can be purchased if Penelope plans to spend $35.

• .50t + 20 = 35
• .50t = 35
• .50 + 20t = 35 
• .50t +35 = 20

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CCSS.6.EE.B.6

CCSS.6.EE.B.7

CCSS.6.EE.C.9

Carol bought bananas for $0.50 per pound and 1 pint of strawberries for $2.25.  Her sales tax was $0.25.  If Carol paid $4.10, how many pounds of bananas did she buy?

• 1.6 pounds
• 3 pounds
• 3.2 pounds
• 4 pounds

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

A taxi charges $3, plus $1.50 for each mile traveled.  Mr. Lewis rode in the taxi from his home to the airport and was charged $30.  How many miles does Mr. Lewis live from the airport?

• 18 miles
• 20 miles
• 22 miles

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

Terry had his car repaired at Ace Auto.  He was charged $50 per hour of labor plus $150 for parts.  His total bill for the repair before tax was $375.  How many hours of labor was Terry charged for?

• 2.5 hours
• 4.5 hours
• 7.5 hours
• 10.5 hours

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A