Solving Equations Word Problems

The sum of 2 and a number is 7. What is the missing number?

• 9

• 14

• 5

• 3.5

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CCSS.6.EE.B.5

CCSS.6.EE.B.6

CCSS.6.EE.B.7

Jennifer made a deposit of $150 for soccer camp. Her unpaid balance was $300. Which equation would help you find the fee for soccer camp?

• x - 150 = 300

• 300 - x = 150

• 150x = 300

• 300 ÷ x = 150

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CCSS.6.EE.B.5

CCSS.6.EE.B.6

CCSS.6.EE.B.7

Write an equation for

The product of 5 and a number is 30.

• 5 + x = 30

• 5x = 30

• 5 - x = 30

• 5 ÷ x = 30

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2

CCSS.6.EE.B.6

CCSS.6.EE.B.7

Jasmine had $175 when she started shopping for clothes. After buying a skirt, a dress, and a pair of shoes, she had $41 left. How much did she spend?

• $216

• $134

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CCSS.6.EE.B.5

CCSS.6.EE.B.6

CCSS.6.EE.B.7

A number divided by 4 is 3. What is the missing number?

• 0.75

• 1

• 12

• 7

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CCSS.6.EE.B.5

CCSS.6.EE.B.6

CCSS.6.EE.B.7

At a rate of $15 per month, how long does saving $135 take? Which equation would help you find how long it would take?

• 15x = 135

• 15 ÷ x = 135
  

• 135 - x = 15

• 15 + x = 135

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CCSS.6.EE.B.6

CCSS.6.EE.B.7

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

CCSS.6.RP.A.3

Carlos earns $8 per hour. How many hours must he work to earn $288?

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CCSS.6.EE.B.6

CCSS.6.EE.B.7

Justin and his sister have 7 tacos. Justin eats 4. How many tacos does Justin's sister eat?

• 11

• 3

• 28

• 1.75

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CCSS.6.EE.B.6

CCSS.6.EE.B.7

Write the following as an equation

A number minus 3 is 10

• 3x = 10

• x + 3 = 10

• x - 3 = 10

• x ÷ 3 = 10

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2

CCSS.6.EE.B.6

CCSS.6.EE.B.7

Jake earns $5 per hour mowing lawns. How many hours must he work to earn $40? Which equation would help you find the number of hours?

• 5 + x = 40

• 5 - x = 40

• x ÷ 5 = 40

• 5x = 40

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CCSS.6.EE.B.6

CCSS.6.EE.B.7