Equations

Write the coefficient in this equation.

7x + 4 = 32

Write the constant in this equation.

7x + 4 = 32

Write the total in this equation.

7x + 4 = 32

Solve for the variable.

7x + 4 = 32

11x + 5 = 71

Carlos is trying to read 12 pages of his book a night.  The book has 156 pages.  How many days will it take him to finish the book? Use the variable x

Write the equation. Do not solve for the variable only write the equation.

An electrician charges $40 to come to your house. She also charges $55 for each hour that she works. The electrician charges you a total of $205. How many hours does the electrician work at your house?

Write the equation, do not solve for the variable. Use the variable X

At your local farmer’s market, it costs $10 to rent a stand, and $7 for every hour you stay there.  If you paid a total of $38, how many hours did you stay at the farmer’s market?

Write the equation, not the value of the variable. Use the variable X

At your local farmer’s market, it costs $10 to rent a stand, and $7 for every hour you stay there.  If you paid a total of $38, how many hours did you stay at the farmer’s market?

SOLVE FOR X, do not write the equation.

Amanda and her best friend found some money buried in a field.  They split the money evenly, each getting $24.28.  How much money did they find?

SOLVE FOR THE VARIABLE X (How much did they get together)