One Step Equation Word Problems

If one roll of masking tape costs $1.15, how many rolls can Emma buy with $5.75?

• 1.15 + x = 5.75

• 5.75x = 1.15

• 1.15x = 5.75

• $\frac{x}{1.15}=5.75$

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CCSS.HSA.CED.A.3

Ashley finds masking tape in packages of 4 rolls for $4.32. What is the cost for each roll?

• $1.08

• $1.10

• $0.80

• $1.05 

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Andrew has saved $55 toward the purchase of an IPOD. The IPOD costs $145. Which equation represents the amount Andrew needs to save to by the IPOD?

• 55 + x = 145
• 145x = 55
• 55 - x = 145
• 145 (55) = x

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CCSS.HSA.CED.A.3

In 2010, a tree was 8 feet tall. In 2011 the tree was 14 feet tall. Which equation would be used to find how many feet the tree grew?

• f + 8 = 14

• f - 8 = 14

• f/8 = 14

• 8f=14

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A land surveyor must partition a distance of 2,600 feet into 40 identical parts. Each part will represent what number of feet? Let f be the number of feet in each part.

• 40f = 2,600
• f = 40 ÷ 2,600
• 2,600f = 40
• f = 2,600 − 40

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CCSS.HSA.CED.A.3

A box of pencils is split evenly among 9 kids. Each kid received 5 pencils. How many pencils are in the box? Write an equation and solve.

• 4 pencils

• 45 pencils

• 54 pencils

• 14 pencils

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

At the concession stand, candy costs $0.75 each. If Joel has $6, how many pieces of candy can she buy? Write an equation and solve.

• 5 pieces

• 8 pieces

• 4 pieces

• 9 pieces

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

Sue has 15 gel pens more than Quin. If Sue has 28 gel pens, how many gel

pens does Quin have? Write an equation and solve.

• 43

• 13

• 23

• 420

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

Dax gave away 7 pieces of gum. He has 21 remaining pieces. How many pieces of gum did Dax start with? Write an equation and solve.

• 14

• 28

• 3

• 31

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

Tripp scored 4 more points than Dan during the basketball game. If Trip scored 10 points, how many points did Dan score? Write an equation and solve.

• 6

• 14

• 18

• 12

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