Math Two Step Equation Word Problems

Select the equation that best represents the situation: Mr. Coberly takes 30 seconds to solve a Math problem. This is twice as much time as it takes Mr. Wall to solve a Math problem.

• w + 2 = 30

• 2w = 30

• w - 2 = 30

Select the equation that best represents the situation: In a normal day, Skye spends half as much time watching Nextflix as Jahna does. If Skye watches 120 minutes of Nextflix, how much does Jahna watch?

• 2j = 120

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

• 11w = 23

Select the equation that best represents the situation: There were 17 bales of hay in the barn. Mr. Wasserman stacked more bales in the barn today. There are now 86 bales of hay in the barn.

• b + 17 = 86

• 17b = 86

Select the equation that best represents the situation: After eating at the restaurant, Jude, Luke, and Michael decided to divide the bill evenly. If each person paid 27 dollars, what was the total of the bill ?

• 3b = 27

• 27 = b + b + b

Josh had $221 to spend on 9 shirts. After buying them he had $14 left. How much did he spend on each shirt?

• $19

• $21

• $18

• $23

Ty weighed 230 pounds. He went on a diet and his weight was decreased by 18 pounds. He started exercising and his weight decreased by another 12 pounds. How much does he weigh?

• 212

• 218

• 200

• 194

What is the first step in solving the equation: 2x+30=189

• Divide by 2

• Subtract 30 from both sides

• Add 30 to both sides

• Multiply both sides by 2

331 students went on a field trip. Six buses were filled and 7 students traveled in cars. How many students were in each bus? Write an equation that matches this situation.

Mike works on cars. He charges $35 for each car plus $7 per hour. Write an equation that represents this scenario if someone's car bill was $63.