One Step Equation: Word Problems

Kristen ran three miles less than Jennifer last month. Jennifer ran 24 miles. How many miles did Kristen run?

• x + 3 = 24

• x - 3 = 24

• x/3 = 24

• 3x = 24

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After paying $12 for lunch, Matt has $14. How much money did Matt have before he purchased lunch?

• x/12 = 14

• 12x = 14

• x + 12 = 14

• x - 12 = 14

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Last week, Emily had $35. This weekend she earned money for babysitting. She now has $59. How much did Emily earn while babysitting?

• 35 + x = 59

• 59 + x = 35

• 35 - x = 59

• 35x = 59

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Walter bought a coffee for $3.25. After purchasing the coffee, he has $14.30 remaining. How much money did Walter have before he bought coffee?

• 14.30 + m = 3.25

• m + 3.25 = 14.30

• m - 3.25 = 14.30

• 3.25m = 14.30

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Emily needs six cups of flour for a cake recipe. While food shopping she purchases a bag which contains 10 cups of flour. How many extra cups of flour will she have after she makes the cake?

• b - 6 = 10

• b + 6 = 10

• 6b=10

• b/6=10

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Melissa has lunch with three friends. They split the bill evenly and each pay $7.75. How much was the bill?

• b + 4 = 7.75

• b - 4 = 7.75

• 4b = 7.75

• b/4 = 7.75

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Anna bought three toys for $12. How much is each toy?

• t + 3 = 12

• t - 3 = 12

• 3t = 12

• t/3=12

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How many boxes of cookies can you buy with $40 if one box costs $4?

• 4b=40

• b/4=40

• b+4 = 40

• b - 4 = 40

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