Solving One Variable Equations: Context & Accuracy Check

Sarah has 5 more than twice the number of apples that Tom has. If Tom has x apples, write an equation to represent the situation. How many apples does Sarah have if Tom has 10 apples?

• 25

• 30

• 20

• 15

A book costs $15. If you buy x books, write an equation to find the total cost. How much will it cost to buy 4 books?

• $60

• $45

• $30

• $75

A rectangle has a length that is 3 times its width. If the width is x meters, write an equation for the perimeter of the rectangle. What is the perimeter if the width is 4 meters?

• 24 meters

• 28 meters

• 36 meters

• 32 meters

Liam is 12 years older than his sister. If his sister's age is x, write an equation to express Liam's age. How old is Liam if his sister is 10 years old?

• 18

• 20

• 25

• 22

A movie ticket costs $8. If you buy x tickets, write an equation to find the total cost. How much will it cost to buy 3 tickets?

• $16

• $20

• $30

• $24

The sum of a number x and 7 is 20. Write an equation to find x. What is the value of x?

• 10

• 15

• 17

• 13

A car travels at a speed of 60 miles per hour. If it travels for x hours, write an equation to find the distance traveled. How far does it travel in 2 hours?

• 150 miles

• 120 miles

• 80 miles

• 100 miles

Emma has twice as many stickers as Jake. If Jake has x stickers, write an equation to represent the situation. How many stickers does Emma have if Jake has 6 stickers?

• 12

• 8

• 6

• 10

A pizza is cut into 8 equal slices. If you eat x slices, write an equation to find out how many slices are left. How many slices are left if you eat 3 slices?

• 2

• 5

• 6

• 4

The total cost of a shirt and a pair of pants is $45. If the shirt costs x dollars, write an equation to find the cost of the pants. How much do the pants cost if the shirt is $25?

• $10

• $15

• $20

• $30