Two Step Equation Word Problems Quick Check

Jim paid a gym membership fee of $50, plus $20 per month.  Jim has paid a total of $290 to the gym.  How many months did he go to the gym?

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Jim paid a gym membership fee of $50, plus $20 per month.  Jim has paid a total of $290 to the gym.  How many months did Jim go the gym?

Which equation matches this situation?

Jim paid a gym membership fee of $50, plus $20 per month.  Jim has paid a total of $290 to the gym.  How many months did Jim go the gym?

What is the solution?

(a)  

You car broke down last night! Your friend Scott works on cars. He charges a $35 fee plus $7 per hour. If your car bill was $63, how many hours did Scott work on your car?

You car broke down last night! Your friend Scott works on cars. He charges a $35 fee plus $7 per hour. If your car bill was $63, how many hours did Scott work on your car?

Which equation matches this story?

You car broke down last night! Your friend Scott works on cars. He charges a $35 fee plus $7 per hour. If your car bill was $63, how many hours did Scott work on your car?

Now solve.

(a)  

Terry had his car repaired at Ace Auto.  He was charged $50 per hour of labor plus $150 for parts.  His total bill for the repair before tax was $375.  How many hours of labor was Terry charged for? Write and solve an equation.