Writing Equations

Jasmine scored 12 more points than Sarai in the game. Sarai scored x points. Jasmine ended up with 36 points. Which equation represents the situation?

• x - 12 = 36

• 12x = 36

• x + 12 = 36

Max earns $15 for each lawn that he mows. Max earned $120 last month. How many lawns did Max mow? Which equation represents the situation?

• 15m = 120

• 15 + m = 120

• m - 15 = 120

Joey has 5 fewer dollars than Ben. If Joey has $47, how much money does Ben have?

• x + 5 = 47

• x - 5 = 47

• 5x = 47

Sue baked cookies and split them into 3 containers. If each container holds 20 cookies, how many cookies in all did Sue bake? Choose the equation that represents the situation.

• x + 3 = 20

• x - 3 = 20

• 3x = 20

Jayvon runs 4 miles each day. Jayvon ran 60 miles last month. How many many days did Jayvon run last month?

• 4x = 60

• x + 4 = 60

• x - 4 = 60

Which value of x makes the equation true?

347.50 = 45x + 100

• x = 4

• x = 4.5

• x = 5

• x = 5.5

Solve for the variable y in the equation.

3.8y = 20.9

(a)  

Jake and Bill have a total of 43 Play Station Five games. Jake has 27 games. How many games does Bill have? Choose all equations that represent the situation.

(Hint: More than one correct answer)

• x + 27 = 43

• x + 43 = 27

• x = 43 - 27

• x - 27 = 43

• x - 43 = 27

Zach paid $2 for each candy bar at the gas station. If Zach has $24, how many candy bars can he buy? Choose ALL equations that represent the situation.

(Hint: More than one answer)

• 2x = 24

• 2 + x = 24

• x = 24 x 2

Which value of y makes the equation true?

100 = 28 + 4y

• y = 12

• y = 14

• y = 16

• y = 18