Writing Equations from Word Problems

Why is it important to write equations from word problems?

• To make math more complicated

• To memorize formulas

• To solve real-world scenarios

• To avoid using calculators

In the problem 'half of a number is 16', what does the word 'is' signify?

• Multiplication

• Equal sign

• Subtraction

• Addition

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.B.6

What is the variable used to represent the unknown number in the equation 'half of a number is 16'?

• y

• x

• z

• n

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CCSS.6.EE.B.6

How do you solve the equation 1/2 * n = 16?

• Subtract 16 from both sides

• Multiply both sides by 2

• Divide both sides by 2

• Add 16 to both sides

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

If Mrs. Gaddy has 2 dogs, how many dogs does Anna Marie have if she has three less than twice as many?

• 4

• 2

• 1

• 3

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.B.6

What does the word 'twice' indicate in the context of the problem about Mrs. Gaddy's dogs?

• Addition

• Subtraction

• Division

• Multiplication

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.A.2A

In the problem about the recycling plant, what does the word 'is' represent?

• Addition

• Equal sign

• Subtraction

• Multiplication

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.B.6

If a recycling plant recycled 2 tons of cans yesterday, which is a third of their usual amount, how much do they usually recycle?

• 4 tons

• 5 tons

• 6 tons

• 7 tons

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CCSS.7.EE.B.3

What does the word 'of' mean in the context of the recycling plant problem?

• Subtraction

• Multiplication

• Addition

• Division

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CCSS.L.3.1A

How do you solve the equation 1/3 * X = 2 to find the usual amount recycled by the plant?

• Multiply both sides by 3

• Subtract 2 from both sides

• Add 2 to both sides

• Divide both sides by 3

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.B.7