Equations in Context (1)

What is the meaning of the –30 in the equation?

• Janine's book cost $30.00, before tax.

• Janine reads 30 pages each day.

• Janine's book is 30 pages long.

• Janine's class has 30 copies of the book.

What is the meaning of the 548 in the equation?

• Janine's book is 548 pages long.

• Janine has read 548 pages so far.

• Janine has read 548 books in her life.

• Janine reads 548 pages each day.

How many pages will she have left after reading for two weeks?

• 488 pages

• 420 pages

• 128 pages

• 968 pages

How long will it take for her to read the entire book?

• About 24 days

• About 36 days

• About 4 days

• About 19 days

What is the meaning of the 2 in the equation?

• Gregory eats 2 cans of green beans each day.

• Gregory charges $2.00 per can of green beans.

• Gregory has already filled 2 cans worth of green beans.

• Gregory can fill 2 cans with each pound of green beans.