Equations Word Problems Per 1

Cole was planning for a motor cross with his friends. He needed to purchase a helmet for $150 and a pair of riding pants. He spends a total of $270. Write an equation, using x as the variable, for the cost of the riding pants.

• $120 on riding pants
• $9 for one ticket
• x + 150 = 270
• x + 108 = 120

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

Sophie was baking cupcakes for a bake sale to raise money for a new puppy. She baked 120 cupcakes, but gave a cupcake to every student in her period 1 math class before the bake sale. After sharing with her friends, Sophie had 108 cupcakes left. Write an equation, using x as the variable, to find the number of students in her first period class.

• x = 12
• x + 150 = 270
• x + 108 = 120
• $120 on riding pants

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CCSS.HSA.CED.A.3

Addi and Neveah are going to the movies. They purchase two movie tickets. They also get a bucket of popcorn to share that costs $12. The total amount they spend is $30. Write an equation, using x as the variable, to find the cost of one movie ticket.

• 9 guests
• $120 on riding pants
• x + 108 = 120
• 2x + 12 = 30

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CCSS.HSA.CED.A.3

Hannah is throwing a surprise birthday party for her friend Martee. The party will be a Go N' Bananas and will cost Hannah $8 per person. She also has a $4 coupon to use. Hannah has $68 to spend on the party. Write an equation, using x as the variable, to find the number of guests that can be invited to the party.

• 8x - 4 = 68
• x = 9
• x + 150 = 270
• 9 guests

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

Cole was planning for a motor cross with his friends. He needed to purchase a helmet for $150 and a pair of riding pants. He spends a total of $270. Solve for the cost of the riding pants.

• 9 guests
• x = 120
• 12 students in period 1
• x + 150 = 270

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.B.7

Sophie was baking cupcakes for a bake sale to raise money for a new puppy. She baked 120 cupcakes, but gave a cupcake to every student in her period 1 math class before the bake sale. After sharing with her friends, Sophie had 108 cupcakes left. Solve for the number of students in her first period class.

• 12 students in period 1
• 9 guests
• x = 12
• $120 on riding pants

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.B.7

Addi and Neveah are going to the movies. They purchase two movie tickets. They also get a bucket of popcorn to share that costs $12. The total amount they spend is $30. Solve to find the cost of one movie ticket.

• 2x + 12 = 30
• $120 on riding pants
• x = 9
• x + 150 = 270

Tags

CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

Hannah is throwing a surprise birthday party for her friend Martee. The party will be a Go N' Bananas and will cost Hannah $8 per person. She also has a $4 coupon to use. Hannah has $68 to spend on the party. Solve to find the number of guests that can be invited to the party.

• 8x - 4 = 68
• x = 12
• $120 on riding pants
• x = 9

Tags

CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

Cole was planning for a motor cross with his friends. He needed to purchase a helmet for $150 and a pair of riding pants. He spends a total of $270. What is the solution, with appropriate label, for this word problem?

• x = 120
• $120 on riding pants
• x + 150 = 270
• x = 9

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.B.7

Sophie was baking cupcakes for a bake sale to raise money for a new puppy. She baked 120 cupcakes, but gave a cupcake to every student in her period 1 math class before the bake sale. After sharing with her friends, Sophie had 108 cupcakes left. What is the solution, with appropriate label, for this word problem?

• $9 for one ticket
• 12 students in period 1
• 8x - 4 = 68
• x + 150 = 270

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.B.7