Frank bought 16 bagels. He paid $20. Write an equation and determine which is the solution; $1.50 or $1.25?
What is $16x = $20; Plug in each amount. x = $1.25
400
Kayla is 13 years old. Her uncle says that his age minus 22 is equal to Kayla's age. Write an equation and solve to show her uncle's age.
What is u - 22 = 13; u = 35
400
Sam talked for 6 minutes on the phone. Herbie talked for n minutes. He talked 3 times as long as Sam. Write an equation to show how long Herbie talked.
What is n/3 = 6; n = 18
400
1/2 = 2m
What is 1/4?
500
Mr. Jones teaches 4 math classes, with the same number of students in each class. 80 are sixth graders, 40 are fifth graders. Write an equation to see if there are 22, 25 or 30 students in each class. Show solution.
What is 4x = 80 + 40; x = 30
500
The low temperature was 35 degrees F. The was 13 degrees F lower than the daylight high temperature. Write an equation to determine if the high temp was 48 degrees or 42 degrees F. Show the solution.
What is x - 13 = 35; x = 48 degrees F
500
George wants a jacket that sells for $38.95. It goes on sale next week for $22.50. Write an equation to show how much he will save.
What is 38.95 - 22.50 = g; save $16.45
500
There are 3 piles of photos. Each pile contains 9 photos. Write and solve an equation to represent the problem.
What is x/3 = 9; x = 27
500
Write an equation to find the length of the rectangle if the width is 8 and the total area is 72?