Match Word Problems to Equations

What equation is represented in this tape diagram?

• x+3=9

• 9x=3

• 3x=9

• 9+3=x

Which equation is represented in this tape diagram?

• x+5=35

• 35x=5

• 5x=35

• 35-x=x

Peter and his best friend found some money buried in a field. They split the money evenly, each getting $26. Which equation models this scenario?

• x + x + 2 = 52

• x/0.5 = 26

• 0.5x = 26

• 2x = 26

You take out a loan from a bank for $3600.  You plan to pay back 300 per week.  Which equation would help you solve the number of weeks to pay back the loan?

• 3600 - 300w = 0

• -3600w + 300 = 0

• 0 - 3600 = 300w

• w + 3600 + 300 = 0

Four friends bought pizza.  They all split the cost evenly.  The pizza was $16.00.  The total bill came to $32.00.  Which equation matches this story.

• 4 + 16 = 32

• 16-4 = 32x

• 16 + 4p = 32

• 4p + 16 = 32

Tags

7.10c

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

Tags

7.10c

Penelope is going to the carnival to ride the rides. It costs $20 to get into the carnival and ride tickets are $0.50 each. Write an equation that represents this scenario if she spends $35 in all.

• .50x + 20 = 35

• .50x = 35

• .50 + 20x = 35 

• .50x - 20 = 35

Tags

7.10c

Translate: nine more than a number

• 9x

• x + 9

Tags

7.10c

Translate: Nine more than two times a number.

• 2n + 9

• 2 ( n + 9)

• (9+2)n

Tags

7.10c

Which situations could be represented by the following equation?325+65x=650Select TWO correct answers.

• Damon is traveling to a location that is 650 miles away. He has already traveled 325 miles. What is x, the number of additional miles that Damon will need to travel to reach his location?

• Damon is traveling to a location that is 650 miles away. He has already traveled 325 miles. What is x, the number of hours that Damon will need to travel at a speed of 65 miles per hour to reach the location?

• Damon is reading a book with 650 pages. He has already read 65 pages and will read 325 pages per day. What is x, the number of days that Damon will need to finish the book?

• Damon is reading a book with 650 pages. He has already read 325 pages and will read 65 pages per day. What is x, the number of days that Damon will need to finish the book?

Tags

7.10c