Writing equations (multiplication and division)

Sara spent $15 on three fancy pens. How much did each pen cost?

Write an equation to show the statement above.

Answer explanation

3X=15

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CCSS.3.OA.A.3

Peter and seven of his friends went out to eat. They decided to spilt the bill evenly. Each person paid $6.36. What was the total bill?

Write an equation to show the statement above.

Answer explanation

x/8 = 6.36

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CCSS.HSA.CED.A.3

Shalane spent $40 on tissues. If they cost $8 a box, how many boxes did she buy?

Write an equation that shows the statement above.

Answer explanation

8X=40

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CCSS.HSA.CED.A.3

Henry bought four colored markers for a total of $19.84. How much did each marker cost?

Write an equation that shows the statement above.

Answer explanation

4X=19.84

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CCSS.HSA.CED.A.3

How many packs of batteries can you buy with $45 if one back costs $5?

Write an equation to represent the statement above/

Answer explanation

5X= 45/5

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CCSS.HSA.CED.A.3

Diapers cost $3 a package. How man packages did Kristin buy if she spent $18?

Write an equation to represent the statement above.

Answer explanation

3x=18

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CCSS.HSA.CED.A.3

A hungry elf ate 12 of your muffins. That was 2/3 of all of them! How many did you have to start with?

Write an equation to represent the statement above.

Answer explanation

2/3X =12

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CCSS.HSA.CED.A.3

Your grandfather gave you $14 to buy a present. This covered 7/9 of the cost.

Write an equation that represents the statement above

Answer explanation

7/9C=14

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

Tissues cost $6.53 a box. How many boxes did Sam buy if she spent $32.65?

Write an equation that represents the statement above

Answer explanation

6.53X=32.65

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CCSS.HSA.CED.A.3

You have been saving $12 each week for many weeks. One day, you decide to count your savings and find that you have $384. Write AND solve a multiplication equation to find how many weeks (w) you have been saving.

Answer explanation

12W=384

W= 32 weeks

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7