Write Equations from Scenarios #1

Match the following scenario with its equation.

• 16 + 12x = 112

• For a birthday party, Mr. Perkins orders 8 chocolate chip cookies and 16 sugar cookies. He also picks up a cupcake which costs $2.75. The total bill was $44.03.

• 24x + 2.75 = 44.03

• Mr. Majors ordered six hot dogs and a bucket of popcorn at the concession stand. The popcorn was $3.20, and the total cost was $18.20.

• 6x + 3.20 = 18.20

• Mrs. Johnson just purchased 12 books and magazines for her office. The total bill was $112. She spent $16 on magazines, and the books were $12 each.

• 2.50 + 3x = 5.05

• A student bought a juice pouch for $2.50 and 3 bags of chips. The total cost was $5.05

Match the following scenario with its equation.

• 55 + 35x = 160

• A waiter earns $128 for 6 hours of work. Their total paycheck included $86 in tips.

• 40 + 0.25x = 85

• A car rental company charges $40 per day plus $0.25 per mile. The total bill was $85.

• 128 = 6x +86

• Three sisters each purchase a new dress. One of the sisters purchases a purse for $26. The grand total was $249.50 .

• 26.00 + 3x = 249.50

• A plumber charges $55 for a service call plus $35 per hour. The plumber's bill was $160.

Samuel is saving to buy a watch that costs $169. This is $48 more than 4 times what he saved last month.

Which equation best reflects this scenario?

• 48 + 4x = 169

• 48x + 4 = 169

• 169x + 4 = 48

• 169 + 4x = 48

Mr. Martinez rents a car for one day. The charge is $36 plus $0.18 per mile. Mr. Martinez has a budget of $60.

Which equation best reflects this scenario?

• 36 + 0.18x = 60.00

• 36x + 0.18 = 60.00

• 60x + 0.18 = 36

• 0.18x + 60 = 36

The Nile River is 6,690 kilometers long. This is 1,160 kilometer longer than the Yangtze River.

• 6,690 = 1,160 + y

• 1,160 = 6,690 + y

In one year Michael read 18 books. This was 4 fewer than twice the books Jeff read.

• 18 = 2j - 4

• 18 = 4j - 2

• 4 = 2j - 18

• 2 = 4j - 18