Word Problems with One Variable Equations

Nathan invested his $6000 poker winnings in a 5 year Certificate of Deposit at a rate of 0.04. Use the formula I = Prt to find the amount of interest Nathan's investment will earn.

• $240

• $6240

• $1200

• $7200

Use the formula   $C=\frac{5}{9}\left(F-32\right)$  to convert 311° F to degrees Celsius.

• 591.8°

• 155°

• 190.6°

• 140.8°

Given the formula  $A=\frac{1}{2}h\left(B+b\right);$   solve for B.

•  $B=\frac{2A-h}{h}$  

•  $B=\frac{A-bh}{h}$  

•  $B=2A-bh$  

•  $B=\frac{2A+bh}{h}$  

 Solve  $x-\frac{1}{11}y=-4$  for y.

•  $y=x+44$  

•  $y=11x+4$  

•  $y=x+4$  

•  $y=11x+44$  

Translate the following statement into an equation: The sum of four times a number and 9 is equal to the difference of twice the number and 1.

• $4x+9=2x-1$

• $4x+9=2x+1$

• $4\left(x+9\right)=2x-1$

• $4x-9=2x-1$

Translate the statement into an equation. The quotient of -4 and a number, decreased by 6 is 46.

• $\frac{x}{-4}-6=46$

• $\frac{-4}{x}-6=46$

• $\frac{x-6}{-4}=46$

• $\frac{-4}{x-6}=46$

A car rental agency advertised renting a luxury, full-size car for$34.95 per day and $0.39 per mile. If you rent this car for 2 days, how many whole miles can you drive if you only have $200 to spend?

• 100

• 10

• 333

• 418

A number subtracted from 10 is equal to the quotient of 24 and -4. Find the number.

• 4

• 16

• 106

• 15

Going into the final exam, which will count as three tests, Jerome has test scores of 61, 72, 59, 75, and 77. What score does Jerome need on the final in order to earn a C, which requires an average of 70?

• 68

• 75

• 72

• 70

When Milo got promoted at work, he received a 5% pay raise. He now earns $54,600 per year. What was his annual salary before his raise?

• $2,730

• $52,000

• $2,600

• $54,600