Interpreting Expressions Word Problems

Five less than twice a number.

• 5 - 2x

• 2x - 5

• 5x - 2

• 2 - 5x

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2A

10 less that half a number

• 10 - 1⁄2x

• 1⁄2x + 10

• 1⁄2x - 10

• 10x - 0.5

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.A.2A

Justin is purchasing a new iPhone. The sales clerk says that if he pays $100 now his monthly payments will be $25. Which expression can be used to determine how many months Justin will be paying for his phone?

• 25x + 100

• 25x - 100

• 25 - 100x

• 100 - 25x

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

A gymnastics center charges a $60 registration fee and $15 per class. Olivia registers to take a class Which expression can be used to determine how many classes Olivia signed up for?

• 60 - 15x

• 15x - 60

• 15x + 60

• 15 + 60x

Tags

CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

Three times the sum of a number and 7

• 3x + 7

• 3(x + 7)

• 7x + 3

• 7(x + 3)

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.A.2A

One - third of the sum of a number and 24

• 1⁄3(x + 24)

• 1⁄3x + 24

• 1⁄3(x - 24)

• 1⁄3x - 24

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.A.2A

Twice the difference of a number and 16

• 2x + 16

• 2x - 16

• 2(x + 16)

• 2(x - 16)

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.A.2A

A rectangle has a length that is five more than twice its width. Which expression can be used to determine the width of the rectangle?

• 2x + 5

• 3x + 5

• 6x + 10

• 5x + 2

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.B.6

A rectangle has a length that is one more than two and a half times its width. Which expression can be used to determine the width of the rectangle?

• 2.5x + 1

• 3.5x + 1

• 5x + 2

• 7x + 2

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.B.6

Jordan's teacher, Mr. Langdon, is eight years younger than five times his age. Which expression can be used to find Jordan's age?

• 6x - 8

• 5x - 8

• 4x - 8

• 5x + 8

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.B.6