Solving Word Problems with Equations

To avoid using numbers

To eliminate the need for variables

To represent real-world problems in a compact form

To make problems more complex

Addition and subtraction only

Multiplication and division only

Addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division

None of the above

To ensure the answer is in the correct units

To make the problem more challenging

To avoid using variables

To simplify the problem

5m + 12 = 53

5 + 12m = 53

12 + 5m = 53

53 = 5 + m

Subtract 5 from both sides

Add 5 to both sides

Divide both sides by 5

Multiply both sides by 12

$2

$3

$4

$5

Subtract 2 from both sides

Divide both sides by 15

Add 2 to both sides

Multiply both sides by 15

The number of boxes

The total number of markers

The number of blue markers in each box

The number of red markers

14

16

12

10

Add the coupon back to the total

Multiply the total by 5

Subtract the coupon from the total

Divide the total by 5