Word Problems (one and two-step equations)

Jacob beat the school record for the 400 meter run by 1.3 sec. If she ran the race in 55.7 sec, what is the equation I should set up

• x+55.7=1.3

• x+1.3=55.7

• x-1.3=55.7

• 1.3x=55.7

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CCSS.HSA.CED.A.3

Megan rented a moving truck for 7 hours and paid 153.65. What equation would I set up to find cost per hour?

• 7x=153.65

• $\frac{7}{x}=153.65$

• 153.65x=7

• $\frac{x}{7}=153.65$

four fifths of the senior class went to prom. If 324 seniors went to prom, How would I write an equation to find how many seniors are in the senior class?

• $x+\frac{4}{5}=324$

• $\frac{5}{4}x=324$

• $\frac{4}{5}x=324$

• $x+\frac{5}{4}=324$

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CCSS.HSA.CED.A.3

to attend the basketball game, it cost $8 for parking plus $59 per ticket. If Mati paid $362, what equation would I set up to find out how many tickets she purchased?

• 8+59x=362

• 8x+59=362

• 59x-8=362

• 8x-59=362

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CCSS.HSA.CED.A.3

A plumber charges $30 for a service call, plus $75 per hour for service. If he/she charged $210, write the equation to find how many hours they worked?

• 30x+75=210

• 30x+210=75

• 30+75x=210

• 210+75x=30

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CCSS.HSA.CED.A.3