Expressions and Variables: Contextual Problem Solving

A farmer has x apples. If he buys 15 more apples, how many apples does he have now? Write an expression for the total number of apples and interpret the solution in context.

• x - 15

• x * 15

• x + 15

• x + 10

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Maria has y dollars. She spends 20 dollars on a book. Write an expression to represent how much money she has left and explain what the solution means in her situation.

• y - 20

• y + 20

• y - 10

• y / 20

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A recipe requires 3x cups of flour. If you want to make 2 batches, how much flour do you need in total? Write an expression and explain the context of your solution.

• 6x

• 5x

• 4x

• 3x

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The cost of a ticket is p dollars. If you buy 4 tickets, write an expression for the total cost. Interpret what this means for your budget.

• 3p

• 5p

• 4p

• p + 4

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A car travels at a speed of r miles per hour. How far will it travel in 3 hours? Write an expression for the distance and explain the significance of the solution.

• 3r

• 6r

• 9r

• r/3

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Lily has m marbles. If she gives away 8 marbles, write an expression for how many marbles she has left. What does the solution indicate about her collection?

• m - 10

• m - 8

• m - 5

• m + 8

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A box can hold n toys. If you have 5 boxes, how can you express the total number of toys that can fit? Create a word problem and interpret the solution in a real-world context.

• 10n

• n+5

• n*5

• 5n

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A book has k pages. If you read 15 pages a day, write an expression for how many days it will take to finish the book. What does the solution tell you about your reading schedule?

• k + 15 days

• 15 / k days

• k - 15 days

• k / 15 days (rounded up if necessary)

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