Test Writing and Solving Equations from Word Problems

A company is ordering 350 t-shirts to sell at a fundraiser. The company wants to order the same number of large size t-shirts as medium size t-shirts, but only half as many small t-shirts. If x = # of large shirts, write an equation you could use to find the number of large shirts.

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CCSS.HSA.CED.A.3

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

Write the equation for the situation below:

Two-thirds multiplied by the quantity of a number, x, increased by 6 is -24

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CCSS.HSA.CED.A.3

Use the equation for the situation below to solve for x: Two-thirds multiplied by the quantity of a number, x, increased by 6 is -24 \frac{2}{3}\left(x+6\right)=-24

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

The given table represents that total saved (y) after x number of months.

a) The (y-intercept) initial value is (a)   and the slope is​ (b)  

b)The linear equation is ​ (c)  

• 15

•  y=10x + 25

• 35

• 60

• 10

• 25

• y=25x + 10

• y=35x - 10

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CCSS.8.F.B.4

CCSS.HSF.LE.A.2

The perimeter of a soccer field at a local park is 260 feet. The length of the field is 36 feet more than the width. If x = width of the soccer field, write an equation to find the dimensions of the soccer field.

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CCSS.HSA.CED.A.3

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You have a part-time job. You work 4.5 hours on Friday and 6.5 hours on Saturday. You also receive an allowance of $20 from your parents. You earn $193.25 that week. If x = your hourly pay, write an equation to determine how much do you earn per hour at your part-time job?

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CCSS.HSA.CED.A.3

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

Mr. Vargas takes his class of 24 students ice skating. Each student pays an entrance fee to enter the rink and a $4.75 fee to rent skates. The total cost for the students to enter the rink and rent skates is $288. If x = the entrance fee, write an equation to determine the cost to enter the rink.

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CCSS.HSA.CED.A.3