Writing Two Step Equations QUIZ

Speedy Boat Rental charges a $15 deposit fee plus $2 for each hour of use to rent a paddle boat.  Write an equation to find out how many hours, h, they rented the Boat if the total cost was $33.

• h = 2(9) + 15
• 33 = 15h + 2
• h = 15(9) + 2
• 33 = 2h + 15

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

Pizzazz Publications is having some books printed. The printer charges $800 plus $5 per book. What equation could help me find how many books can be printed for $4,000?

• 800 + 5x = 4000
• 800x + 5 = 4000
• 4000 + 5x= 800
• 800 + 5 = 4000

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CCSS.HSA.CED.A.3

Zorna weighs 92 pounds. Her weight is 6 pounds more than half of her father's weight. Which equation would help me find out how much her father weighs?

• 6x + 2 = 92
• x + 6 = 92
• 2x + 6 = 92
• x/2 + 6 = 92

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CCSS.HSA.CED.A.3

The 30 members of a choir are trying to raise $1500 to cover travel costs to a signing camp. They have already raised $600. Which equation would you solve to find the average amount each member can raise in order to meet the goal?

• 30x + 600 = 1500
• 30x - 600 = 1500
• x + 600 = 1500
• 30x = 1500

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CCSS.HSA.CED.A.3

Which equation represents the total cost of a repair by an electrician after x hours?
An electrician charges $90 per hour plus a $50 travelling fee.

• y = 50 - 90x
• y = 90x + 50
• y = -50x + 90
• y = -90 - 50x

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CCSS.8.F.B.4

CCSS.HSF.LE.A.2

Penelope is going to the carnival to ride the rides. It costs $20 to get into the carnival and ride tickets are $0.50 each. Write an equation that represents this scenario if she spends $35 in all.

• .50x + 20 = 35
• .50x = 35
• .50 + 20x = 35 
• .50x - 20 = 35

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CCSS.HSA.CED.A.3

Natalie is a softball coach. She has a pitching private lesson with Kasey. Kasey's mom pays Natalie $11 per hour plus a $6 tip. Write an equation that represents this scenario if the total cost was $39.

• 11x + 6 = 39
• 11x - 6 = 39
• 11 + 6x = 39
• 66x = 39

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CCSS.HSA.CED.A.3

A cell phone company charges $3.00 to make a phone call plus $0.15 for each minute for each minute you talk. Which equation would you use to determine the total cost, c, of a phone call that is m number of minutes long?

• c = 3.00 - 0.15m
• c = 0.15 + 3.00m
• 3.00 = c + 0.15
• c = 3.00 + 0.15m

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CCSS.HSF-BF.A.1A

Samuel bought 3 tires for $79.95 each and some rims for $59 each. He spent a total of $534.85. Which equation could be used to find the number of rims, r, Samuel bought?

• 3(79.95) - 59r = 534.85
• 79.95r - 59(3) = 534.85
• 3(79.95) + 59r = 534.85
• 79.95r + 59(3) = 534.85

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CCSS.HSA.CED.A.3

Sha' won 40 super bouncy balls playing horseshoes at her school's game night. Later, she gave two to each of her friends. She only has 8 remaining. How many friends does she have? (Define 'n' and write the equation.) 

• n=# of friends; 2n-8=40
• n=# of friends; 2+n+8=40
• n=# of friends; 2n+8=40
• n=# of friends; 2+8n=40

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CCSS.HSA.CED.A.3