29 + b = 42
b = 13
29 = m + 12
m = 17
Lisa bought 27 shirts. That is 3 times the number of shirts that Nick bought. Write an equation that could solve the number of shirts that Nick bought.
3n = 27
3n = 27
n = 9
Solve:
$12.50 + r = 32.20
r = $19.70
Mark bought 24 books more than Terry. If Terry bought 15 books, write an equation that could be used to find the number of books that Mark bought.
m - 24 = 15
m = 39
Harry has $56 more than Paul. If Paul has $32, write and solve an equation to find out what Harry has.
h - 56 = 32
h = $88
Sara has 78 songs more than Sam on her i-pod. If Sam has 22 songs, write and SOLVE an equation that you can use to find the number of songs that Sara has.
s - 78 = 22
s - 78 = 22
s = 100 songs
Kim went to the store and bought 5 books for a total of $18.50. Write and SOLVE an equation to figure out the amount of each book.
5b = $18.50
b = $3.70