Solve Two-Step Equation Word Problems

Ben and Jerry together scored 50 points in the big game. If Ben scored 16 points, how many points did Jerry score?

Which equation fits this scenario?

• x + 16 = 50

• x - 16 = -50

• -500 + x = 16

• x - 16 = 500

A scuba diver dove 16 ft to an elevation of -50 ft. What was her elevation before the dive?

Which equation matches the scenario?

• x - 1/6 = 50

• x - 16 = -50

• 1/6 x = 50

• -50 = 16x

A chest was resting on the ocean floor 500 ft below the surface. It was lifted to the deck of a ship 16 ft above the surface. How far was the chest lifted?

Which equation matches the scenario?

• 16x = 500

• x - 16 = -500

• 16x = -500

• -500 + x = 16

Why did your teacher tell you we needed to use word problems when we solve algebraic equations?

• To annoy you

• To make you laugh

• To show real world examples

• To confuse you

• amount of money
• number of days

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• # of tickets

• # of hours

Jen wants to buy a new car for $18,500. She pays $2,500 at signing and wants to pay $250 per month. How many months until it is paid off?

• 18,500 + 2,500 = 250x

• 2,500 - 250x = 18,500

• 250x + 2,500 = 18,500

• 2,500 (250)x = 18,500

Taxi company A charges $8.00 to get into the cab and $0.75 per mile. Taxi company B charges $6.00 to get into a cab and $1.25 per mile. How many miles would the cost be the same for both companies?

• 2 miles 

• 4 miles

• 0.50 mile

• -4 miles 

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• # of tickets

• # of hours

Jim paid a gym membership fee of $50, plus $20 per month.  Jim has paid a total of $290 to the gym.  How many months has Jim been a member of the gym?

• 50 + 20m = 290

• 20 + 50m = 290

• 50 + 20 = m

• 50m - 20 = 290