Solving Multi-Step Equation Word Problems

What is the first step in solving a word problem using algebra?

• Writing a paragraph

• Drawing a diagram

• Guessing the answer

• Defining a variable

If the smallest odd integer is n, what is the next consecutive odd integer?

• n + 3

• n + 4

• n + 1

• n + 2

How do you express the sum of four consecutive odd integers starting from n?

• n + (n + 2) + (n + 4) + (n + 6)

• n + (n + 4) + (n + 8) + (n + 12)

• n + (n + 1) + (n + 2) + (n + 3)

• n + (n + 3) + (n + 6) + (n + 9)

What is the sum of the four consecutive odd integers 207, 209, 211, and 213?

• 830

• 820

• 850

• 840

What is the fixed monthly charge for the cell phone company?

• $20

• $25

• $30

• $35

What is the variable rate per minute charged by the cell phone company?

• 0.05 cents

• 0.06 cents

• 0.07 cents

• 0.08 cents

If Mr. T's cell phone bill was $59.40, what is the equation to find the number of minutes he talked?

• 30 + 0.05t = 59.40

• 30 + 0.06t = 59.40

• 30 + 0.07t = 59.40

• 30 + 0.08t = 59.40

What is the first step in solving the cell phone bill equation?

• Multiply both sides by 0.07

• Subtract 30 from both sides

• Add 30 to both sides

• Divide both sides by 0.07

After subtracting 30 from both sides, what is the next step in solving 0.07t = 29.40?

• Subtract 0.07 from both sides

• Multiply both sides by 0.07

• Divide both sides by 0.07

• Add 0.07 to both sides

How many minutes did Mr. T talk if his bill was $59.40?

• 410 minutes

• 430 minutes

• 420 minutes

• 400 minutes