Solving Algebra Word Problems

Ricky was shopping at a used book sale where all books were selling at the same price. He bought six science fiction books and eight mysteries. He also decided to buy a poster for $2.40. In total, Ricky spent $8.70. What was the price of a single book?

(a)  

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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?

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CCSS.HSA.CED.A.3

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!

(a)  

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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.

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CCSS.HSA.CED.A.3

The length of a rectangular map is 12 inches longer than the width. If the perimeter is 144, what is the width? (Number only!)

(a)  

The length of a rectangular map is 12 inches longer than the width. If the perimeter is 144, what is the length? (Number only!)

(a)  

A toy company spends $1500 per day for factory expenses plus $8 to make each teddy bear.  They sell the teddy bears for $12 a piece.  Which equation could be used to find the number of bears t the company has to sell in one day to equal its daily cost?

• 1500 + 8t = 12

• 12 + 8t = 1500

• 1500 + 8t = 12t

• 8t = 12t + 1500

WRITE AN EQUATION
For a field trip 4 students rode in cars and the rest filled nine buses. How many students were in each bus if 472 students were on the trip?

• 4x=472

• 9x=472

• 4+9x=472

• 4+x=472

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CCSS.HSA.CED.A.3

Jason says that 10 less than one third of his age is 11 years old.  How old is Jason?

• 3 years old

• 7 years old

• 57 years old

• 63 years old

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

Erika sold half of her comic books and then bought sixteen more. She now has 36. How many did she begin with?

• 36

• 40

• 20

• 10

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CCSS.3.OA.D.8