Linear Equation Word Problems Practice

The Roaming Cell Phone Company charges $15.00 per month plus $0.20 per minute of airtime usage. If Juanita has a phone bill of $45, how many minutes did she talk on the phone?

• 150 minutes

• 30 minutes

• 45 minutes

• None of the above

Which equation models the situation below? The sum of a number and 5 is multiplied by -3 and the answer is -24. Find the number.

The sum of a number and 5 is multiplied by -3 and the answer is -24. Find the number.

• 13

• -13

• 3

• -3

Which equation models the situation below? The difference of a number and 3 is multiplied by -2 and the answer is -10. Find the number.

The difference of a number and 3 is multiplied by -2 and the answer is -10. Find the number.

• 8

• -8

• 2

• -2

Which equation models the problem given? Oberon Cell Phone Company advertises service for $0.03 per minute plus a monthly fee of $29.95. If Luke’s phone bill for October was $38.95, find the number of minutes he used.

Oberon Cell Phone Company advertises service for $0.03 per minute plus a monthly fee of $29.95. If Luke’s phone bill for October was $38.95, find the number of minutes he used.

• 30 minutes

• 300 minutes

• 9 minutes

• 90 minutes

Which equation models the situation given? Savannah opens a savings account with $145. She saves $165 per month. After how many months will she save $2290?

Savannah opens a savings account with $145. She saves $165 per month. After how many months will she save $2290?

Just type in the number!

Which equation represents given situation? On an algebra test, the highest grade was 15 points higher than the lowest grade. The sum of the two grades was 125. Find the lowest grade.