Translating equations

Five less than twice a number is equivalent to thirty.

• 5x - 2 = 30

• x - 5 = 30

• 2x - 5 = 30

• 5 - 2x = 30

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2

CCSS.6.EE.B.6

CCSS.6.EE.B.7

Eight less than three times a number is equivalent to thirty four.

• 3x - 8 = 34

• 8x - 3 = 34

• 8 - 3x = 34

• 8 - x = 34

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CCSS.6.EE.B.6

CCSS.6.EE.B.7

Fifteen less than half a number is equivalent to eleven.

• (1/2)x + 15 = 11

• 2x - 15 = 11

• 15 - (1/2)x = 11

• (1/2)x - 15 = 11

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CCSS.HSA.CED.A.3

Twelve more than three quarters of a number is equal to thirty six.

• 75x + 12 = 36

• (3/4)x + 12 = 36

• 3x + 12 = 36

• 25x + 12 = 36

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CCSS.HSA.CED.A.3

Sixteen more than five times a number is fifty six.

• 5x + 56 = 16

• 16x + 5 = 56

• 5x + 16 = 56

• 5x - 16 = 56

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

One third the sum of a number and fifteen is eight.

• (1/3)x + 15 = 8

• 3x + 15 = 8

• (1/3)(x + 15) = 8

• 3(x + 15) = 8

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CCSS.HSA.CED.A.3

5 less than a number is 15.

• x - 5 = 15
• 5 - x = 15
• 15 - x = 5

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2

CCSS.6.EE.B.5

CCSS.6.EE.B.6

CCSS.6.EE.B.7

Two more than 4 times a number is -18.

• 4x + 2 = -18
• 2x + 4 = -18
• 18 = 4x +2

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CCSS.HSA.CED.A.3

Twice a number is 24.

• 2n = 24
• 2/n = 24
• 2 + n = 24
• 2 - n = 24

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2

CCSS.6.EE.B.5

CCSS.6.EE.B.6

CCSS.6.EE.B.7

Twice the sum of a number and 5 is 22.
What is the number

• 3
• 4
• 5
• 6

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A