Writing Real-World Expressions

Hans earned $20 less than Eryka. What does the variable 'x' represent in this context?

• Eryka's earnings
• Hans' earnings
• Hans' age
• The number of coins

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CCSS.6.EE.B.6

What expression represents Hans earning $20 less than Eryka?

• x - 20
• 20 - x
• x + 20
• 20 * x

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CCSS.6.EE.B.6

Carl drives twice as fast as Rita. What does the variable 'x' represent in this context?

• Rita's speed
• Carl's speed
• The time taken by Carl
• The distance Carl drove

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CCSS.HSA-SSE.A.1A

What expression represents Carl driving twice as fast as Rita?

• 2x
• x/2
• x + 2
• x - 2

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CCSS.6.EE.B.6

Plant A grew 8 inches taller than Plant B. What does the variable 'x' represent in this context?

• The height of Plant B
• The height of Plant A
• The difference in their heights
• The total height of both plants

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CCSS.6.EE.B.6

What expression represents Plant A growing 8 inches taller than Plant B?

• x + 8
• x - 8
• 8x
• x/8

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CCSS.6.EE.B.6

Gavin is 2 inches shorter than Ellie. What does the variable 'x' represent in this context?

• Ellie's height
• Gavin's height
• The average of their heights
• The number of inches Gavin is tall

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CCSS.6.EE.B.6

What expression represents Gavin being 2 inches shorter than Ellie?

• x - 2
• x + 2
• 2x
• x/2

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CCSS.6.EE.B.6

Yvette has twice as many coins as Tim. What does the variable 'x' represent in this context?

• Tim's coins
• Yvette's coins
• The total number of coins
• Twice Yvette's coins

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CCSS.6.EE.B.6

What expression represents Yvette having twice as many coins as Tim?

• 2x
• x/2
• x + 2
• x - 2

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CCSS.6.EE.B.6