Equation Word Problems

There are 6 pizzas cut into 48 equal pieces.

What is the equation that represents the number of slices, ​x, for each pizza

• ​x/6=48

• 6x=48

• ​x−6=48

• x+6=48

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CCSS.HSA.CED.A.3

Victoria had $240 to spend on school clothes. She found shirts for $20 and pants for $40.

Which shows the greatest number of shirts Victoria can buy if she buys two pairs of pants?

• 6

• 7

• 8

• 10

A basketball team scored 42 points in the second half of a game.  This was two-thirds of the team's total points.

How many points were scored for the game?

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

Last summer, Mr. Kim paid Johnny $45 each time he mowed the lawn. By the end of summer, Mr. Kim had paid Johnny a total amount of $270.

Which equation could be used to find the number of times (n) Johnny mowed Mr. Kim’s lawn last summer?

• 45n = 270

• 270n = 45

• 270 – n = 45

• 45 + n = 270

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CCSS.HSA.CED.A.3

Two car rental companies compete for customers at an airport. Their prices are shown below:

Budget Rental: $40 rental fee, $0.45 per mile

Enterprise: $45 rental fee, $0.25 per mile

If you are traveling 200 miles, which company has the better deal and what is the cost?

• Budget Rental; $90

• Enterprise: $95

• Budget Rental; $130