Algebraic Expressions Word Problems

Write an algebraic expression for the following word problem: If a number is increased by 5 and then multiplied by 3, the result is 36.

• (x + 5) * 3 = 42

• (x + 5) * 3 = 36

• (x + 5) * 3 = 12

• (x + 5) * 3 = 18

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2

CCSS.6.EE.B.6

Translate the following word problem into an algebraic equation: The sum of twice a number and 7 is equal to 15.

• 2x + 7 = 20

• 2x + 7 = 10

• 2x + 7 = 8

• 2x + 7 = 15

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2

CCSS.6.EE.B.6

CCSS.6.EE.B.7

Apply algebraic expressions to a real-life situation: A store sells t-shirts for $15 each. Write an algebraic expression to represent the total cost of buying 'n' t-shirts.

• n/15

• 15 + n

• n - 15

• 15n

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CCSS.HSA-SSE.A.1A

Write an algebraic expression for the following word problem: The product of a number and 9 is equal to 63.

• 9 + x = 63

• 9x = 63

• 9 / x = 63

• 9 - x = 63

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2

CCSS.6.EE.B.6

CCSS.6.EE.B.7

Translate the following word problem into an algebraic equation: The difference between a number and 8 is 12.

• x - 8 = 12

• x - 12 = 8

• x + 12 = 8

• x + 8 = 12

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2

CCSS.6.EE.B.6

CCSS.6.EE.B.7

Apply algebraic expressions to a real-life situation: A car rental company charges a flat fee of $50 plus $20 per day. Write an algebraic expression to represent the total cost of renting a car for 'd' days.

• 50 * 20d

• 50 - 20d

• 50 + 20d

• 50d + 20

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CCSS.HSA-SSE.A.1A

Write an algebraic expression for the following word problem: The quotient of a number and 4 is equal to 7.

• x + 4 = 7

• x/4 = 7

• 4/x = 7

• x - 4 = 7

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2

CCSS.6.EE.B.6

Translate the following word problem into an algebraic equation: The sum of three consecutive even numbers is 54.

• 15, 17, 19

• 16, 18, 20

• 10, 12, 14

• 22, 24, 26

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CCSS.8.EE.C.7B

Apply algebraic expressions to a real-life situation: A pizza delivery service charges a delivery fee of $3 plus $1.50 per mile. Write an algebraic expression to represent the total cost of delivering a pizza 'm' miles away.

• 3 + 1.50m

• 3 * 1.50m

• 3 - 1.50m

• 3 + 1.50miles

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CCSS.HSA-SSE.A.1A

Write an algebraic expression for the following word problem: The difference between twice a number and 10 is equal to 30.

• 2x - 10 = 30

• 2x + 10 = -30

• 2x + 10 = 30

• 2x - 10 = -30

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.A.2

CCSS.6.EE.B.6