2-step equation word problems practice

Each question is a word problem. On the first slide, you only type in the equation. Do NOT use spaces and always put the TOTAL on the right side!

The second slide will have the correct equation (if you got it wrong) and you are to type in your answer. ONLY THE NUMBER, nothing else!

Get an 80% and you can move on to the graded assignment!

• Ok, gotcha!

• I'll try my best!

• Oh boy, may take me a few tries!

357 students went on a field trip. Eight buses were filled and 5 students traveled in cars. How many students were in each bus? Write an equation (using x as your variable) to represent this.

357 students went on a field trip. Eight buses were filled and 5 students traveled in cars. The equation from the last problem was: 8x+5=357. How many students were in each bus?

Keith bought a soft drink for 2 dollars and 6 candy bars. He spent a total of 14 dollars. Write an equation (using x as your variable) to represent this.

Keith bought a soft drink for 2 dollars and 6 candy bars. He spent a total of 14 dollars. How much did each candy bar cost? Use the equation 2 + 6x = 14

On Monday, three hundred sixty - one students went on a trip to the zoo. All seven buses were filled and four students had to travel separately. Write an equation (using x as your variable) to represent this.

On Monday, three hundred sixty - one students went on a trip to the zoo. All seven buses were filled and four students had to travel separately. How many students were in each bus?  Use the equation 7x + 4 = 361

Jacob collects hats. He has 6 hats already and collects 2 more hats each week. How many week would it take Jacob to collect 32 hats?

Write an equation to represent this, use x as your variable!

Jacob collects hats. He has 6 hats already and collects 2 more hats each week. How many week would it take Jacob to collect 32 hats?

Use 6 + 2x = 32 as your equation.

The Roaming Cell Phone Company charges $15.00 per month plus $0.20 per minute of airtime usage. If Tara's cell phone bill is $75,

Type and equation to represent how many minutes she talks on the phone. Use x as your variable.