Evaluating Expressions
Writing and Solving Equations
Word Problems
100

15 + 3[(5-1)(7-2)2 - 4]

123

100

Solve for x: 22x - 9 = 57

x = 3

100

The ratio of futons to sofas in the showroom was 3 to 2. If there were 15 futons in the showroom, how many sofas were in the showroom?

10 sofas

200

32 + 2[2(23 - 7) + 4]

21

200

Solve for y: 35y - 19 = 51

y = 2

200
Three fourths of the fans did not carry banners. If 1000 fans attended the game, how many fans carried banners?

250 fans carried banners

300

-5 - 22 -2 + (3 X 2) + (-3)

-8

300

Solve for x: 18x + 14 = -27

x = -41/18

300

Couscous costs $4.50 for a 3 pound bag at the local market. At the Mega-Mart, couscous costs $14 for an 8 pound bag. Find both unit prices. Which store has the better buy?

Local market = $1.50/1 lb; Mega-Mart = $1.75/1 lb.; Local market has the better buy.

400

qr +r2 if q = -0.5 and r = -6

39

400

Solve for x: -5x - 18 = 32

x = -10


400

A number was multiplied by -4 and then -6 was added. If the final result was -23, what was the number?

17/4
500
-[bp - (-b)] if b = -3 and p = 2

9

500

If 3x - 9 = 6, what is the value of 2x - 6?

4

500

Seven times the opposite of a number is 50 less than the product of 3 and the number. What is the number?

5

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