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four less than m
m-4
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Evaluate: n + 3 ; n = 4
n + 3 4 + 3 7
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Solve and Check: s - 8 = 9
s = 17
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Create an equation, then solve and check. How many packages of blank CD's can Erin buy with $45 if one package, p, costs $5?
5p = 45 p = 9
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A family is traveling. They drive at a constant rate of speed, r, of 55 miles per hour. The family has driven for 8 hours when they reach their destination. What is the distance, d, the family traveled. Use the formula, d = rt.
d = rt ; r = 55 and t = 8 d = (55)(8) d = 440 miles
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m less than 4
4 - m
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Simplify: 2v + 5 ; when v = 6
2v + 5 2(6) + 5 12 + 5 17
200
Solve and Check 9b = 54
b = 6
200
Create an equation, then solve and check. Last week Karl ran 30 miles more than Jan. Karl ran 47 miles. How many miles, j, did Jan run?
j + 30 = 47 j = 17
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What is the perimeter of an octagon with each side, s, measuring 5cm. Use the formula P = 8s.
P = 8s ; s = 5 P = 8(5) P = 40 cm
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The sum of 6 and a number divided by 2
(6 + n ) ÷ 2
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Evaluate: (y)^2 + 4m ; when y = 5 and m = 3
(y)^2 + 4m (5)^2 + 4(3) 25 + 4(3) 25 + 12 37
300
Solve and Check a/6 = 5
a = 30
300
Create an equation, then solve and check. Last Friday Todd had $38. Over the weekend he shoveled neighbors driveways for some extra money. He now has $55. How much money did he get shoveling driveways?
38 + m = 55 m = 17
300
What is the area of a rectangle that has a length, l, of 1.5 meters and a a width, w, of 3.5 meters? Use the formula A = lw.
A = lw ; l = 1.5 and w = 3.5 A = (1.5)(3.5) A = 5.25 square meters
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twice a number increased by 17 is 23
2n + 17 = 23
400
Evaluate: (5c + b) ÷ 5 ; c = 4 and b = 5
(5c + b) ÷ 5 (5(4) + (5)) ÷ 5 (20 + (5)) ÷ 5 (25) ÷ 5 5
400
Solve and Check h + 3.5 = 6.7
h = 3.2
400
Create an equation, then solve and check. Sara won 1,000 tickets at the arcade. She gave 200 to each of her friends. She has only has 400 tickets left. How many friends did Sara share her tickets with?
1,000 = 200f + 400 f = 3
400
What is the perimeter of a rectangle with a length, l, of 1.5 meters and a a width, w, of 3.5 meters? Use the formula, P = 2l + 2w.
P = 2l + 2w P = 2(1.5) + 2(3.5) P = 3 + 7 p = 10 meters
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5 less than 6 times a number is equal to 42
6n - 5 = 42
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Evaluate (3c^2) ÷ a ; when c = 4 and a = 3
(3c^2) ÷ a (3(4)^2) ÷ (3) (3(16)) ÷ (3) (48) ÷ (3) 16
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Solve and Check 9 + 4v = 17
v = 2
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Stacy starts a savings account with $15. Each month she deposits $10 more into her account. Stacy now has saved $75. Which equation can be used to determine how many months, m, Stacy has deposited money into her savings account?
10m + 15 = 75 m = 6
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The perimeter of a square is 36 inches. Find the area. Helpful formulas: P = 2l + 2w A = lw
Area = 81 square inches
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