One Step Equations Word Problems and Models

In 2010, a tree was 8 feet tall. In 2011 the tree was 14 feet tall. Which equation would be used to find how many feet the tree grew?

• f + 8 = 14

• f - 8 = 14

• f/8 = 14

• 8f=14

Select the equation that best represents the situation: In his career, Mr. Farley scored 11 touchdowns less than Mr. Boyd scored. If Mr. Farley scored 23 touchdowns, how many touchdowns did Mr. Boyd score?

• 11s = 23

x ÷ 2 = 12

• x = 24

• x = 6

• x = 20

• x = 10

To solve the equation
x + 5 = 8
 I would ....

• subtract 5 from x

• subtract 5 from both sides

• subtract 5 from one side and add 5 to the other

• add 5 to both sides

Ashley finds masking tape in packages of 4 rolls for $4.32. What is the cost of one roll in  the package?

• 4x = 4.32

• 4.32x = 4

• 4(4.324) = x

• 4/ 4.32 = x

Andrew has saved $55 toward the purchase of an IPOD. The IPOD costs $145. Which equation represents the amount Andrew needs to save to by the IPOD?

• 55 + x = 145

• 145x = 55

• 55 - x = 145

• 145 (55) = x

Sally bought three candy bars for a total of $18.00. How much did each candy bar cost? Write an equation to solve this problem. Use c as your variable.

• 18c=6

• c + 6= 18

• c +18 = 6

• 3c=18

Joey and four of his friends went out to eat. They decided to split the bill evenly. Each person paid $11.13. What was the total bill? Write an equation you could use to solve this equation. Use d as your variable.

• d/4=$11.13

• 4d=$11.13

• d/5=$11.13

• 5d=$11.13