Writing Equations from Word Problems

If chocolate chip cookies cost $3.00 per cookie plus $2 for boxing them up in a decorated box, what would the expression be?

• 3 + 2x

• 3x + 2x

• 3x + 2

• 5x

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Scott's Automotive charges $35 for each car plus $7 per hour. Write an equation that represents this scenario if Kylie was charged $63.

• 35x + 7 = 63

• 7x - 35 = 63

• 7x = 63

• 7x + 35 = 63

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Jim works at a local restaurant. He earns $8 an hour, plus tips. If Jim earned $350 last week, which included $270 in tips, how many hours did he work?

• 8/h + 270 = 350

• 350 = 270 + 8h

• 350 = 270 + 8 + h

• 350 -270 = h

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What do the following terms mean:

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equal

the same as 

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Write an algebraic equation to represent the situation.

There are two first grade classes at a school. There are 16 students in one class. There are 28 total students in first grade. How many students are in the other class?

• 16 + x = 28

• 16 − x = 28

• 16 + 28 = x

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Oshgosh would like to buy a new pair of skates for $115. So far he has saved $40. If he earns $7.50 per hour, how could I find out how many hours he must work in order to buy the skates?

• 40x + 7.50 = 115

• 40 + 7.50 = 115

• 40 + 7.50x = 115

• 40 + 7.50x = 115

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Mr. Piper's plumbing needed repairs. The plumber charged $98 for parts plus $45 per hour for labor. If the bill totaled $458, how could I find out the hours of labored required?

• 98x + 45 = 458

• 98 + 45x = 458

• 45 + 98 = 458

• 45x - 98 = 458

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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

• 4000 + 5x= 800

• 800x + 5 = 4000

• 800 + 5 = 4000

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