Written Equation
Write the word sentence as an equation.
9 plus x is the same as 18
9 + x = 18
Solve the equation.
x + 3.7 = 25.8
x = 22.1
Show whether the given is a solution to the equation.
w + 2 = 14 ; w=44
44 + 2 = 14
46 does not equal 14
Not a solution!
You enter an elevator and go down 4 floors. You exit on the 11th floor.
a.) Write an algebraic equation you can use to find the floor where you entered. Remember you need to define the variable.
b.) Solve the equation.
f = floors
f - 4 = 11
Write the word sentence as an equation.
The product of a number k and 2 is 8.
2k = 8
3/4x = 30
x = 40
Show whether the given value is a solution for the equation.
x - 5.4 = 12.3 ; x=17.7
17.7 - 5.4 = 12.3
12.3 = 12.3
Yes a solution!
Together you and a friend have $120. Your friend has $57.
a.) Write an algebraic equation you can use to find how much money you have. Remember you need to define the variable
b.) Solve the equation.
m = money you have
m + 57 = 120
Write the sentence as an equation.
The quotient of a number m and 5 decreased by 3 is 35.
m / 5 - 3 = 35
f + 7 - 2 = 20
f = 15
Show whether d=2 is a solution for 15d = 30.
15(2) = 30
30 = 30
Yes a solution!
A sloth sleeps 15 hours per day. How long will it take for a sloth to sleep 75 hours?
a.) Write and algebraic equation to find the number of days it takes the sloth to nap. Remember to define the variable.
b.) Solve the equation.
d = days
15d = 75
Write the sentence as an equation
The quotient of twice a number x and 7 is 32.
2x / 7 = 32
Solve the equation.
d - 1/4 = 3/8
x = 5/8
Show whether the given value is a solution for the equation.
x / 4 = 28 ; x = 112
112 / 4 = 28
28 = 28
Yes a solution!
Forty-five basketball players participate in a tournament.
a.) Write an algebraic equation to find the number of 3-person teams that can be formed. Remember to define your variable.
b.) Solve the equation.
t = teams
3t = 45
Write the word sentence as an equation.
Five less than the product of 7 and a number y is the same as 25.
7y - 5 = 25
Solve the equation.
12y + 3y = 60
y = 4
Show weather c = 12 is a solution to 54 = 4c
54 = 4(12)
54 does not equal 48
Not a solution!
You have $14.80 saved for a video game. The total amount needed for the game is $75.00.
a.) Write an algebraic equation you can use to find the amount of money that still needs to be raised for the game. Remember to define your variable.
b.) Solve the equation.
x = amount of money
x + 14.80 = 75