Multi-Step Equations
Solving Equations
4x + 3 = 19
x = 4
A babysitter earns $12 per hour. She earned $60 total.
Write an equation to represent the situation and solve for the number of hours she worked.
12x=60
x=5
6x – 13 = 11
x= 4
4 = -8 + x
x= 12
How many sisters do I have?
2
Solving Equations
6(6 + 5x) = 456
x = 14
A gym charges a $10 sign-up fee plus $5 per visit. The total cost was $45.
Write and solve an equation to find how many times the gym was visited.
10+5x=45
x=7
3x + 5 = 14
x= 3
x + 12 = 0
x= -12
What is Mr. Klima's favorite candy?
Butterfingers
Solving Equations
-108 = -8(x + 6) - 4
x = 7
A movie theater sold tickets for $8 each. At the end of the day, they made $104.
Write an equation and solve to find how many tickets were sold.
8x=104
x=23
(x/2) +10=-8
x= -36
3 = -2 – x
x= -5
What type of dog do I have?
Bernedoodle
Solving Equations
172 = 5(4a + 6) + 2
a=7
A landscaper charges a flat fee of $25 plus $15 per hour. The total bill came to $100.
Write and solve an equation to find how many hours the landscaper worked.
25+15x=100
x=5
(x/2)-4=10
x= 28
5x = -80
x= 16
What is my favorite color/shade?
Grey
Solving Equations
-72 = 7(-3k - 8) + 5
k = 1
A delivery driver earns $40 plus $7 for each delivery. He earned $96 total.
Write an equation and solve to find how many deliveries he made.
40+7x=96
x=8
(x/3)+12=-3
x= -45
16 = x/2
x= 32
What sport did I play in high school?
Tennis