One step Word problems: write and solve

Natalie buys organic almonds priced at $77 from the store. How much did she pay the cashier if she $23 in change? Write an equation to represent the situation.

• x - 77 = 23

• x + 77 = 33

• x/77 = 23

• 77x = 23

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Lara and Mae participated in a quiz contest. They scored 23 points in all. If Lara scored 9 points, how many did Mae score? Write an equation to represent the situation.

• 9 + x = 23

• x - 9 = 23

• x/9 = 23

• 9x = 23

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John was gifted a pack of gum. He gave 13 pieces to his friend and had 11 left over . How many pieces were in the pack? Write an equation to represent the situation.

• x-13 =11

• x + 13 = 11

• x/13 = 11

• 13x = 11

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Maria spent $13.60 on a t-shirt. She had $4. 17 remaining after the purchase. How much money did she start with? Write an equation to represent the situation.

• x - 13.60 = 4.17

• x + 13.60 = 4.17

• x/13.60 = 4.17

• 13.60x = 4.17

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Mark 4/5 of a cup of sugar. After baking a tart, he has 3/10 of a cup remaining. How much did Mark use in his tart? Write an equation to represent the situation.

• 4/5 - x = 3/10

• 4/5 + x = 3/10

• (4/5) $\div$ x = 3/10

• 4/5x = 3/10

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