Solving Money Word Problems in Algebra

What variable represents the number of $5 bills?

• X

• Y

• Z

• W

How many total bills are there?

• 20

• 15

• 5

• 10

What is the total dollar amount represented in the problem?

• $40

• $35

• $30

• $25

What equation represents the total dollar value of the bills?

• 5X + 10Y = 35

• X + Y = 35

• 10X + 5Y = 35

• X + 2Y = 35

After substituting and simplifying, what is the new form of the equation?

• 5Y = 10

• X + Y = 5

• 5X + 25 = 35

• 25 + 5Y = 35

What is the value of Y after solving the equation?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

How many $10 bills does the person have?

• 1

• 2

• 4

• 3

What is the final count of $5 bills?

• 5

• 2

• 4

• 3

What does 5X represent in the context of this problem?

• Number of $5 bills

• Total value of $10 bills

• Total value of $5 bills

• Number of $10 bills

What is the sum of 5X + 10Y in the context of the problem?

• Number of $10 bills

• Number of $5 bills

• Total value of all bills

• Number of bills