Expressions & Equations: Real-World Challenges for 7th Grade

A store sells pencils for $2 each. Write an expression for the total cost of buying 'p' pencils. What is the total cost if you buy 5 pencils?

• 8

• 10

• 15

• 12

Maria has 'x' apples. She buys 3 more apples. Write an equation to represent the total number of apples Maria has now. How many apples does she have if x = 4?

• 6

• 7

• 5

• 8

A book costs $15. If you buy 'b' books, write an expression for the total cost. Calculate the total cost if you buy 2 books.

• $35

• $25

• $30

• $20

Tom is 'y' years old. His brother is 3 years younger. Write an expression for his brother's age. How old is his brother if y = 12?

• 9

• 10

• 8

• 7

A car travels 'd' miles at a speed of 60 miles per hour. Write an equation to find the time 't' it takes to travel that distance. How long does it take to travel 120 miles?

• 4 hours

• 1 hour

• 3 hours

• 2 hours

A recipe requires 's' cups of sugar. If you want to make 3 batches, write an expression for the total cups of sugar needed. How many cups are needed for 2 batches?

• s

• 2s

• 3s

• 4s

A concert ticket costs $50. If 'n' tickets are purchased, write an expression for the total cost. What is the total cost for 4 tickets?

• 150

• 100

• 200

• 300

A gardener plants 'g' flowers. If he plants 5 more, write an equation for the total number of flowers. How many flowers are there if g = 10?

• 20

• 25

• 10

• 15

A box contains 'b' chocolates. If you eat 2 chocolates, write an expression for the remaining chocolates. How many are left if b = 8?

• 4

• 6

• 10

• 8

A train travels 't' miles in 2 hours. Write an equation to find the speed 's' of the train. What is the speed if t = 100 miles?

• 50 miles per hour

• 25 miles per hour

• 75 miles per hour

• 100 miles per hour