Two-Step Equations Word Problems

Which equation would describe "two times a number plus five equals 15"?

• x + 5 = 15
• 2x + 5=15
• x + 2(5) = 15
• 2(x + 5) = 15

Scott works on cars. He charges $35 for each car plus $7 per hour. Write an equation that represents this scenario if Kylie's car bill was $63.

• 7x + 35 = 63
• 7x = 63
• 7x - 35 = 63
• 35x + 7 = 63

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CCSS.HSA.CED.A.3

Scott works on cars. He charges $35 for each car plus $7 per hour.

So, how many hours did he work on Kylie's car if her bill was $63?

• x = 4

• x = 5

• x = 3

• x = 4.5

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

Keith bought a soft drink for 2 dollars and 6 candy bars. He spent a total of 14 dollars. How much did each candy bar cost? 

• $12
• $6
• $2
• $3

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

3c + 5 = 23

• c = 3
• c = 6
• c = 7
• c = 18

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

^x/₄- 3 = 9

• 48
• 24
• 3
• 36

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

If 5x - 7 = 18, what is the value of x?

• x = 3

• x = 5

• x = 7

• x = 4

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

Emily bought 3 notebooks and 2 pens. Each notebook costs $4 and she spent a total of $14. How much does each pen cost?

• $4

• $5

• $3

• $2

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

Which equation represents "three times a number minus four equals eleven"?

• 3x - 4 = 11

• x - 4 = 11

• x + 3 - 4 = 11

• 3(x - 4) = 11

Lisa bought 4 apples and 3 bananas. Each apple costs $2 and she spent a total of $14. How much does each banana cost?

• $4

• $3

• $2

• $1

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A