Writing Equations

SHOPPING While at the music store, Drew bought 5 CDs, all at the same price. The tax on his purchase was $6, and the total was $61. What was the price of each CD?

What two-step equation matches this word problem?

• 5c + 6 = 61

• 6c + 5 = 61

• 61c + 6 = 5

STUDYING Over the weekend, Koko spent 2 hours on an assignment, and she spent equal amounts of time studying for 4 exams for a total of 16 hours. How much time did she spend studying for each exam?

What two-step equation matches this word problem?

• 4e + 16 = 2

• 2e + 2 = 16

• 4e + 2 = 16

FOOD At the market, Meyer buys a bunch of bananas for $0.65 per pound and a frozen pizza for $4.99. The total for his purchase was $6.94, without tax. How many pounds of bananas did Meyer buy?

What two-step equation matches the word problem?

• 0.65p + 4.99 = 6.94

• 4.99p + 0.65 = 6.94

• 0.65p + 6.94 = 4.99

HOME IMPROVEMENT Laura is making a patio in her backyard using paving stones. She buys 44 paving stones and a flowerpot worth $7 for a total of $73. How much did each paving stone cost?

What two-step equation matches the word problem?

• 7p + 44 = 73

• 44p + 7 = 73

• 7p + 73 = 44

TAXI A taxi service charges you $1.50 plus $0.60 per minute for a trip to the airport. The total charge for the trip is $13.50. How many minutes did the ride to the airport take?

What two-step equation matches the word problem?

• 0.60m + 13.50 = 1.50

• 1.50m + 0.60 = 13.50

• 0.60m + 1.50 = 13.50

ART Ishi bought a canvas and 8 tubes of paint for $24.95. If the canvas cost $6.95, how much did each tube of paint cost?

What two-step equation matches the word problem?

• 8t + 6.95 = 24.95

• 6.95t + 8 = 24.95

• 8t + 24.95 = 6.95