Multi-Step Equation Word Problems

Solve the Problem:

Tommy needs a new suit for the school dance and decides to check prices for two local suit companies.

- Tuxedo Junction charges $150 flat fee, then $50 for every hour that the suit is worn.

- Men’s Warehouse charges $100 flat fee and then $75 for ever hour the suit is worn.

In how many hours will the cost of the suits be the same?

(a)  

Solve the word problem:

You start a shoveling business over the span of two months in the wintertime.

- In January, you charge $7 plus $5 for every hour it takes you to shovel.

- In February, you charge $10 plus $7 per hour.

- You made a total of $161 this winter shoveling.

How many hours did you shovel?

(a)  

Solve the word problem:

Lynn wants to take a trip to Costa Rica.

- Lynn saves $500 per week from her job.

- However, she loses $250 per week because of her weekly expenses.

- She already has $100 saved.

- The Total Cost of the Trip to Costa Rica is $1600.

How many weeks will it take her to save for a trip to Costa Rica?

(a)  

Solve the word problem:

Derrick is giving gifts to his friends.

- Derrick is giving each friend 2 gift cards, and $10

- Derrick has 4 friends.

- Derrick spent a total of $240.

How much were the gift cards that Derrick bought?

(a)  

Solve the Problem:

Tommy needs a new suit for the school dance and decides to check prices for two local suit companies.

- Tuxedo Junction charges $150 flat fee, then $50 for every hour that the suit is worn.

- Men’s Warehouse charges $100 flat fee and then $75 for ever hour the suit is worn.

In how many hours will the cost of the suits be the same?

(a)  

Solve the Word Problem:

Rachel is choosing between two cell phone plans.

- Cingular charges $40 initial fee, then $0.45 per minute.

- Verizon charges $45 initial fee, then $0.40 per minute.

How many minutes must be used for the plans to cost the same?

(a)