Mastering Variables: Solve 6th Grade Algebra Word Problems

Quiz
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English, Mathematics
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6th Grade
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Hard
+3
Standards-aligned
Anthony Clark
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10 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
1. Sarah has a number of apples. If she buys 5 more apples, she will have 12 apples in total. Define a variable for the number of apples Sarah originally had and write an equation to represent this situation.
x + 5 = 15
x + 5 = 10
x + 5 = 12
x - 5 = 12
Tags
CCSS.HSA.CED.A.3
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
2. A book costs $x. If you buy 3 books, you spend $24. Define the variable and write an equation to find the cost of one book.
6
10
12
8
Tags
CCSS.6.EE.B.7
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
3. Tom is saving money for a video game that costs $50. If he currently has $y saved and saves $10 each week, write an equation to show how many weeks it will take him to have enough money.
w = (50 - y) / 10
w = (y - 50) / 10
w = 50 - (y + 10)
w = (50 + y) / 10
Tags
CCSS.8.EE.C.7B
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
4. A rectangle has a length of 2 times its width. If the width is represented by w, write an equation for the perimeter of the rectangle in terms of w.
P = 4w
P = 8w
P = 2w
P = 6w
Tags
CCSS.8.F.B.4
CCSS.HSF.LE.A.2
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
5. Lisa has twice as many stickers as her friend. If her friend has s stickers, define a variable for the number of stickers Lisa has and write an equation to express this relationship.
L = 2s
L = s
L = s + 2
L = 3s
Tags
CCSS.6.EE.C.9
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
6. A car travels at a speed of 60 miles per hour. If it travels for t hours, how far does it go? Define the variable and write an equation for the distance traveled.
distance = 60t
distance = 60 + t
distance = 60t^2
distance = 30t
Tags
CCSS.6.EE.B.7
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
7. A pizza is cut into x slices. If 3 slices are eaten, there are 5 slices left. Define the variable and write an equation to find the total number of slices in the pizza.
8
6
10
7
Tags
CCSS.6.EE.B.7
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