Solving Multi-step Equations in Word Problems

What is the first step in solving a word problem using equations?

• Write an equation for the quantities given in the problem

• Read the problem carefully and figure out what you have to find

• Solve the equation

• Assign a variable to the quantity you are trying to find

In the example of the rectangle, what variable is assigned to the width?

• x

• y

• w

• l

What is the length of the rectangle if the width is 16 cm?

• 14 cm

• 16 cm

• 18 cm

• 20 cm

If the total bill for a shirt and pants is $68.80, and the pants cost $6.80 more than the shirt, what is the cost of the shirt?

• $32.00

• $30.00

• $37.80

• $31.00

How much do the pants cost if the shirt costs $31.00?

• $37.80

• $36.80

• $38.00

• $35.80

What is the sum of three consecutive numbers if the first number is 172?

• 520

• 515

• 516

• 519

If the first of three consecutive numbers is 172, what is the second number?

• 173

• 174

• 171

• 172

In the example of the sweets, if Anthony has 14 sweets, how many does Brandon have?

• 16

• 10

• 12

• 14

If Kathy has 17 sweets, how many more does she have than Anthony?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

What is the total number of sweets if Anthony has 14, Brandon has 10, and Kathy has 17?

• 40

• 41

• 42

• 43