Equations/Inequalities and Real-World Situations Quiz

Determine which real-world situation best represents the given equation or inequality: 5.5x + 6 = 41

• Kelsey spent $41 at the grocery store. She bought jumbo cupcakes for her friends for $5.50 each and a cookie cake that cost $6.00. What is x, the number of cupcakes Kelsey bought?

• Kelsey spent $41 at the grocery store. She bought jumbo cupcakes for her friends for $6.00 each and a cookie cake that cost $5.50. What is x, the number of cupcakes Kelsey bought?

Determine which real-world situation best represents the given equation or inequality: 2h + 9 > 35

• Tia can make two bracelets per hour. She already has nine bracelets made. What is h, the number of hours she must make bracelets to have at least 35 bracelets?

• Tia can make two bracelets per hour. She already has nine bracelets made. What is h, the number of hours she must make bracelets to have more than 35 bracelets?

Determine which real-world situation best represents the given equation or inequality: 1.25x + 7.50 = 25

• An arcade charges $1.25 per game and an admission fee of $7.50. If Martin spent $25.00 at the arcade, what is x, the number of games he played?

• Kari charges $1.25 for gas plus $7.50 per hour for mowing lawns. What is x, the number of hours Kari needs to mow lawns to earn $25.00?

Write a real-world situation for the equation: 7p – 11 = 24

Marcia bought 7 candles to give to her teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week. She paid a flat fee of $4.50 for shipping. Marcia paid a total of $102.15. Which equation can be used to determine c, the cost of each candle?

• 7 + 4.50c = 102.15

• 7c + 4.50 = 102.15

• 7c + 4.50c = 102.15

• 11.5c = 102.15