Key Words
Per is a keyword for?
Multiplication
Johnny went trick or treating. In his basket he got 75 pieces of candy. When he sorted out the chocolate, he found 60 lollipops. How many pieces of chocolate did he find in his bag?
75 - x = 60
Create your own scenario for x + 12 = 36. You must have it written down.
x + -2 = -6
-4
55/x = 5
11
Bought is a keyword for?
Addition
Bella bough packs of stickers to give to her friends. Each pack cost $4. She spent a total of $12. How many packs did she buy?
4x = 12
Create your own scenario for x - 12 = 36. You must have it written down.
-16 - x = -1
15
1.5x = 9
6
Each is a keyword for?
Multiplication
Christa is saving for a new tablet. It costs $70. She already saved $35. How much more does she need to save?
x + 35 = 70
Create your own scenario for 12x = 36. You must have it written down.
x - 55 = 44
99
144x = 12
12
"Is" is a keyword for?
Total
James bought bags of chips to give to a total of 15 friends. Each friend received 3 bags of chips. How many bags of chips did she bring to school?
x/4 = 12
Create your own scenario for x/12 = 36. You must have it written down.
x - 1.5 = 4.5
6
1/2 x = 6
12
Spent is a keyword for?
Subtraction
Pete played two basketball games. He scored 4 fewer points in the second game than he scored in the first game. He scored 12 points in the second game, How many points did he score in the first game?
x - 4 = 12
Create your own scenario for 6x = 36 You must have it written down.
-4 + x = 16
450/x = 18
25