Word Problem/ Multiplying and dividing equations

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

• 1.15(5.75) = x
• 5.75x = 1.15
• 1.15x = 5.75
• x = 1.15/ 5.75

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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

• 4x = 4.32
• 4.32x = 4
• 4(4.324) = x
• 4/ 4.32 = x

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

Sally bought three candy bars for a total of $18.00. How much did each candy bar cost? Write an equation to solve this problem. Use c as your variable.

• 18c=6
• c + 6= 18
• c +18 = 6
• 3c=18

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CCSS.HSA.CED.A.3

Carol’s class had 25 students on roll. After some new students join her class, the number of students increases to 36. Write an equation to determine the number of students who joined Carol's class.

• 25 + x = 36

• x – 36 = 25

• 36x = 25

• 36 + x = –25

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CCSS.HSA.CED.A.3

Charlie has some candy. He shares ten pieces with Betsy and is left with 24 pieces. Which equation should I use to solve this problem?

• x +10 = 24

• x - 10 = 24

• 10x = 24

• x + 24 = 10

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CCSS.HSA.CED.A.3

Which choice models this situation? Marcus needs to sell 25 tickets to a fundraiser by Friday. So far, he has sold 9 tickets. How many tickets does he still need to sell?

• t - 9 = 25

• t + 9 = 25

• 9t = 25

• t/9 = 25

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CCSS.HSA.CED.A.3

Which choice models this situation?

Lisa finished a race in 58 seconds. This was 4 seconds faster than her best practice time. What was Lindsey's best practice time?

• t + 4 = 58

• t - 4 = 58

• 4t = 58

• t/4 = 58

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CCSS.HSA.CED.A.3

Which choice models this situation?

Last week, Tina worked 35 hours in 5 days. She worked the same number of hours each day. How many hours did she work each day?

• h - 5 = 35

• h + 5 = 35

• 5h = 35

• h/5 = 35

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CCSS.HSA.CED.A.3

Which choice models this situation?

At Pierce County Middle School, there are 5 art classes with 24 students in each class. How many students altogether are in the art classes?

• s - 5 = 24

• s + 5 = 24

• 5s = 24

• s/5 = 24

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CCSS.4.OA.A.1

Becky is preparing for her younger sister's birthday party. She splits a jar of lollilops evenly among 6 goody bags. Each bag ends up with 4 lollipops.

Which equation can you use to find the number of lollipops n in the jar?

• n/6 = 4

• n - 4 = 6

• 4n = 6

• n + 6 = 4

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CCSS.HSA.CED.A.3