Writing Equations and Inequalities Quiz

Write a one-step equation for the following word problem: If 5 is added to a number, the result is 12.

• x - 5 = 12

• x + 5 = 12

• 5x = 12

• x = 5 + 12

Write a one-step equation for the following word problem: A number decreased by 8 is equal to 3.

• x - 8 = 3

• x + 8 = 3

• x + 8 = 11

• x - 3 = 8

Write a one-step inequality for the following word problem: A number increased by 6 is less than 15.

• x + 6 > 15

• x + 6 = 15

• x + 6 < 15

• x - 6 < 15

Write a one-step inequality for the following word problem: A number divided by 4 is greater than 10.

• x * 4 > 10

• x - 4 > 10

• x + 4 > 10

• x/4 > 10

Identify the key words that indicate an equation in the following word problem:

• Have, has, had

• Will, shall, would

• Do, does, did

• Is, are, was

Dylan has $18 to ride go-karts and play games at the state fair. Suppose that the go-karts cost $5.50. Write an inequality to find the most he can spend on games.

Eight less than a number is less than 10

There were a total of 125 cars at a car dealership. A salesperson sold 68 of the cars in one month. Write an inequality that describes how many more cars, at most, the salesman has left to sell.

Which choice models this situation?

Last week, Tina worked 35 hours in 5 days. She worked the same number of hours each day. How many hours did she work each day?

• h - 5 = 35

• h + 5 = 35

• 5h = 35

• h/5 = 35

Which choice models this situation?

At Pierce County Middle School, there are 5 art classes with 24 students in each class. How many students altogether are in the art classes?

• s - 5 = 24

• s + 5 = 24

• 5s = 24

• s/5 = 24