Solve Linear Equations Word Problems

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?

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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

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. (Number only)

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8C

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 highest grade. (Number only)

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8C

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

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

There are 15 animals in a barn.  These animals are horses and chickens.  There are 44 legs in all.  Which system of equations represents the situation?

• x + y = 15
  4x + 2y = 44

• 4x + 2y = 15
  x + y = 44

• x = 2y + 44
  4x = y + 15

• 2x - 4y = 44
  x - y = 15

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8C

Nancy went to the grocery story.  On Monday she purchased 4 apples and 6 bananas for a total of $13.  On Wednesday she purchased 3 apples and 7 bananas for a total of $13.50.  Which system of equations represents the situation?

• 4x + 6y = 3
  13.5x - 13y = 6

• x + y = 4
  x - y = 6

• 4x + 6y = 13
  3x + 7y = 13.5

• 4x - 6y = 13
  3x - 7y = 13.5

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8C

The sum of Mr. Micklow and Ms. Craft's age is 55.  The difference is 3.  
Solve:
x + y = 55
x - y = 3

• (26, 23)

• (26, 29)

• (29, 26)

• (29, 32)

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8C