Writing and Solving Equations
Solve:
5w = 30
solve:
X + 4 = 16
Solve:
3 = X / 2.50
Solve: 9n = 126
Write and solve a subtraction equation: Bob Loblaw is on a diet to lose weight. After losing 26 pounds, Bob weighs 231 pounds. What was Bob Loblaw’s weight before his diet?
Let w represent Bob’s original weight.
Bob's originally weigh 257 pounds
Write an equation and SOLVE
A large pile of books is divided into four equal size stacks. Each stack has 37 books. How many books were in the original pile? Let p represent the number of books in the original pile.
P/ 4= 37
148 books in the original pile