Word Problem Practice

Jim paid a gym membership fee of $50, plus $20 per month.  Jim has paid a total of $290 to the gym.  Which equation matches this situation?

• 50 + 20m = 290
• 20 + 50m = 290
• 50 + 20 = m
• 50m - 20 = 290

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CCSS.HSA.CED.A.3

Jim paid a gym membership fee of $50, plus $20 per month.  Jim has paid a total of $290 to the gym.  How many months did Jim go to the gym?

• 5 months

• 12 months

• 17 months

• 8 months

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

Scott works on cars. He charges $35 for each car plus $7 per hour. Write an equation that represents this scenario if Kylie's car bill was $63.

• 7x + 35 = 63
• 7x = 63
• 7x - 35 = 63
• 35x + 7 = 63

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CCSS.HSA.CED.A.3

Scott works on cars. He charges $35 for each car plus $7 per hour. If Kylie's car bill was $63, how many hours did scott work on Kylie's car?

• 4 hours

• 14 hours

• 12 hours

• 5 hours

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

Penelope is going to the carnival to ride the rides. It costs $20 to get into the carnival and ride tickets are $0.50 each. Write an equation that represents this scenario if she spends $35 in all.

• .50x + 20 = 35
• .50x = 35
• .50 + 20x = 35 
• .50x - 20 = 35

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CCSS.HSA.CED.A.3

Penelope is going to the carnival to ride the rides. It costs $20 to get into the carnival and ride tickets are $0.50 each. If she spends $35 in all, how many tickets did Penelope purchase?

• 20 tickets

• 100 tickets

• 30 tickets

• 45 tickets

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

Terry had his car repaired at Ace Auto.  He was charged $50 per hour of labor plus $150 for parts.  His total bill for the repair before tax was $375.  How many hours of labor was Terry charged for?

What does the "x" represent in this problem?

• x= parts for car

• x= the cost of the repair

• x= number of hours of labor

• x= the tax

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

Terry had his car repaired at Ace Auto.  He was charged $50 per hour of labor plus $150 for parts.  His total bill for the repair before tax was $375.  How many hours of labor was Terry charged for?

• 2.5 hours
• 4.5 hours
• 7.5 hours
• 10.5 hours

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

Natalie is a softball coach. She has a pitching private lesson with Kasey. Kasey's mom pays Natalie $11 per hour plus a $6 tip. Write an equation that represents this scenario if the total cost was $39.

• 11x + 6 = 39
• 11x - 6 = 39
• 11 + 6x = 39
• 66x = 39

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CCSS.HSA.CED.A.3

Natalie is a softball coach. She has a pitching private lesson with Kasey. Kasey's mom pays Natalie $11 per hour plus a $6 tip. If the total cost was $39, how many hours did Natalie receive private lessons?

• 4.8 hours

• 4 hours

• 3.8 hours

• 3 hours

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CCSS.7.EE.B.3