Equation Word Problems

On an exciting field trip adventure, 4 students, including Tanaysia and Jayden, rode in cars, while the rest filled nine magical buses. A total of 472 students embarked on this journey. Which equation models this fun-filled situation?

• 4x = 472

• 9x = 472

• 4 + 9x = 472

• 4x + 9 = 472

Ja'Kaiya caught three times as many fish this year as she did last year. By the end of the year, she had caught 63 fish. Which algebraic equation represents how many fish Ja'Kaiya caught last year?

• 3f = 63

• 63 - f = 3

• 3 - f = 63

• 3 + f = 63

Brayden was on a mission to get fit! He started at 230 pounds and after some hard work, he lost 18 pounds. Which equation will help Brayden find his new weight?

• w + 230 = 18

• w + 18 = 230

• w - 18 = 230

• w - 230 = 18

• 1500 + 8t = 12000

• 12000 + 8t = 1500

• 1500 - 8t = 12000

• 8t - 12000 = 1500

• 3.50x + 4.50 = 25

• 3.50x + 25 = 4.50

• 4.50x + 3.50 = 25

• 4.50x + 25 = 3.50

If each cabin can accommodate 8 students, which equation will help us figure out how many cabins we need to rent?

• 120 - 8c = 472

• 120 + 8c = 472

• 120c - 8 = 472

• 120c + 8 = 472

• 7x + 35 = 63

• 7x = 63

• 7x - 35 = 63

• 35x + 7 = 63

• 3x + 30 = 1.50

• 1.50x + 3 = 30

• 30x + 1.50 = 3

• 50 + 20m = 290

• 20 + 50m = 290

• 50 + 20 = m

• 50m - 20 = 290

If Tanaysia spent a total of $40.00, how many hours did she enjoy her ride?

• 1 hour

• 4 hours

• 2 hours

• 5 hours