writing two step equation

Speedy Boat Rental charges a $15 deposit fee plus $2 for each hour of use to rent a paddle boat.  Write an equation to find out how many hours, h, they rented the Boat if the total cost was $33.

• h = 2(9) + 15
• 33 = 15h + 2
• h = 15(9) + 2
• 33 = 2h + 15

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

Pizzazz Publications is having some books printed. The printer charges $800 plus $5 per book. What equation could help me find how many books can be printed for $4,000?

• 800 + 5x = 4000
• 800x + 5 = 4000
• 4000 + 5x= 800
• 800 + 5 = 4000

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CCSS.HSA.CED.A.3

The 30 members of a choir are trying to raise $1500 to cover travel costs to a signing camp. They have already raised $600. Which equation would you solve to find the average amount each member can raise in order to meet the goal?

• 30x + 600 = 1500
• 30x - 600 = 1500
• x + 600 = 1500
• 30x = 1500

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CCSS.HSA.CED.A.3

A cell phone company charges $3.00 to make a phone call plus $0.15 for each minute for each minute you talk. Which equation would you use to determine the total cost, c, of a phone call that is m number of minutes long?

• c = 3.00 - 0.15m
• c = 0.15 + 3.00m
• 3.00 = c + 0.15
• c = 3.00 + 0.15m

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CCSS.6.EE.C.9

Which equation matches the following situation? 331 students went on a field trip. Six buses were filled and 7 students traveled in cars. How many students were in each bus?

• n= # of students in each bus; 6n + 7 =331
• n=# of buses; 6n + 7 =331
• n= # of students in each bus; 6 + 7n =331
• n= # of students in each bus; 6n - 7 =331

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CCSS.HSA.CED.A.3

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

• n=total cost pencils; 7n+10=24
• n=cost of 1 pencil; 7n-10=24
• n=cost of 1 pencil; 7n+10=24
• n=cost of 1 pencil; -7n-10=24

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CCSS.HSA.CED.A.3

Translate the sentence into an equation:
Four more than six times a number is 18.

• 10x = 18
• 4x + 6 = 18
• 4 + 6x = 18
• not enough info

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2

CCSS.6.EE.B.6

CCSS.6.EE.B.7

You bought a magazine for $5 and four erasers. You spent a total of $25. How much did each eraser cost?  (Define 'n' and write the equation.) 

• n=total cost of erasers; 5 + 4n = 25
• n=cost of 1 eraser; 5 - 4n = 25
• n=cost of 1 eraser; 5n + 4 = 25
• n=cost of 1 eraser; 5 + 4n = 25

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CCSS.HSA.CED.A.3

Sha' 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? (Define 'n' and write the equation.) 

• n=# of friends; 2n-8=40
• n=# of friends; 2+n+8=40
• n=# of friends; 2n+8=40
• n=# of friends; 2+8n=40

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CCSS.HSA.CED.A.3

Which equation represents the total cost of a repair by an electrician after x hours?
An electrician charges $90 per hour plus a $50 travelling fee.

• y = 50 - 90x
• y = 90x + 50
• y = -50x + 90
• y = -90 - 50x

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CCSS.6.EE.C.9