Equation Word Problems

The Cooking Club made some pies to sell during lunch to raise money for a field trip. The cafeteria helped by donating three pies to the club. Each pie was then cut into six pieces and sold. There were a total of 72 pieces to sell. Which equation represents this situation?

• 72 = 3x + 6 (6)

• 72 = 3x + 6

• 72 = 6x + 3

• 72 = 6x + 3 (6)

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CCSS.7.EE.B.3

The Cooking Club made some pies to sell during lunch to raise money for a field trip. The cafeteria helped by donating three pies to the club. Each pie was then cut into six pieces and sold. There were a total of 72 pieces to sell. How many pies did the club make?

• 9

• 11

• 12

• 22

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CCSS.3.OA.D.8

Lilly won 121 lollipops playing basketball at her school's game night. Later, she gave four to each of her friends.

She only has 9 remaining. Which equation represents this situation?

• 9x + 4 = 121

• 4x + 9 = 121

• 4x - 9 = 121

• 9x - 4 = 121

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CCSS.4.OA.A.1

Lilly won 121 lollipops playing basketball at her school's game night. Later, she gave four to each of her friends.

She only has 9 remaining. How many friends does she have?

• 13

• 14

• 28

• 33

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CCSS.3.OA.D.8

You bought a magazine for $3 and some candy bars for $2 each. You spent a total of $19. Which equation represents this situation?

• 3x + 2 = 19

• 3 + 2x = 19

• 19 - 3 = 2x

• 19 - 2 = 3x

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CCSS.HSA.CED.A.3

You bought a magazine for $3 and some candy bars for $2 each. You spent a total of $19. How many candy bars did you buy?

• 5

• 6

• 7

• 8

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CCSS.2.OA.A.1

Oceanside Bike Rental Shop charges $15 plus $9 an hour for renting a bike. Alyssa paid $78 to rent a bike. Which equation represents this situation?

• 9x + 15 = 78

• 15x + 9 = 78

• 78 - 15 = 9x

• 78 - 9 = 15x

Tags

CCSS.7.EE.B.3

Oceanside Bike Rental Shop charges $15 plus $9 an

hour for renting a bike. Alyssa paid $78 to rent a bike. How many hours did she pay to have the bike checked out ?

• 5

• 6

• 7

• 8

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CCSS.7.EE.B.3

Juan’s cell phone company charges $35 a month for phone service plus $0.50 for each text message. His bill for the month was $52. Which equation represents this situation?

• 52-35 = 0.5x

• 52 - 0.5 = 35x

• 0.5x + 35 = 52

• 35x + 0.5 = 52

Tags

CCSS.3.OA.D.8

CCSS.4.OA.A.3

CCSS.7.EE.B.3

Juan’s cell phone company charges $35 a month for phone service plus $0.50 for each text message. How many text messages does Juan send in a month if his bill was $52?

• 2

• 17

• 28

• 34

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CCSS.7.EE.B.3