One-Step Equation Word Problems

Taylor bought a $39 sweater and a jacket. He spent $156 altogether. What is the cost of the jacket? Write and solve an equation to find out how much the jacket cost.

• 156 + 39 = j

• 156 - 39 = j

• j + 39 = 156

• 156 - j = 39

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At Fantasy Flowers, a dozen roses sells for $27. What is the cost of each rose? Write and solve an equation to find the cost of one rose.

• 27 (12) = x

• 27/x = 12

• x/12 = 27

• 12x = 27

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A 5 pound bag of candy sells for $5.10. How much would a 1 pound bag of candy cost? Write and solve an equation to find the cost of a one pound bag of candy.

• 5.10/5 = c

• 5c = 5.10

• 5(5.10) = c

• c/5 = 5.10

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After Jesse lost 7 pounds, he weighed 124 pounds. How much did he weigh originally? Write and solve an equation to show Jesse’s original weight.

• w + 7 = 124

• 124 + 7 = w

• 124 - 7 = w

• w - 7 = 124

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Lisa earns $8 an hour. How many hours must she work to earn $272? Write and solve an equation to show how many hours she needs to work to earn $272.

• 8h = 272

• 272/8 = h

• 272 - h = 8

• 272(8) = h

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