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Literal Equations
Word Problems
100

Solve for x

x/5=-3


x = -15

100

Solve for y

x = y + z

y = x-z

100

Which of the following equations are literal equations? Select all that apply.

A) 12x = 144

B) 3c + 6g = 9

C) A =bh

D) 5x2 - 5 = 495

B & C

200

Solve for x

8 = x - 9

x = 17

200

Solve for g

4h + g = 10

g=10-4h

200

Write an equation for the following statement.


Ten more than four times a number is eighteen. Find the number.

4x + 10 = 18

300

Solve the equation

m/3+2=8

m = 18

300

Solve for d

(d-a)/(c) = b

d=bc+a

300

Nathan solved this problem incorrectly. Describe the error he made and solve it correctly.

2x - 8 = 14 

(2x)/2 - 8 = 14/2

x - 8 = 7

+8 = +8

x = 15

Nathan divided by 2 first when he needed to add 8 to both sides first. The correct answer is x = 11.

400

Solve the equation

-9 = -x + 3

x = 12

400

Solve for r

2t + 3r = 9

r = 3 - 2/3t

400

Solve for and explain your steps.

(y-2)/(x)=b

First I would _____________________. Second I would ______________________.

y = bx + 2

First I would multiply both sides by x. Second I would add 2 to both sides.

500

Solve for x

(x-4)/(2)=10


x = 24

500

Solve for m

m/n-o=p

m = n(p+o)

500

Mr.Scarpaci wants to buy the new iPhone 17. UPS will charge Mr.Scarpaci a one time shipping fee of $9.50. UPS will also charge Mr.Scarpaci $0.20 per mile they travel to deliver the iPhone. If the total delivery cost is equal to $16.50. How many miles did UPS have to travel? 

0.20m + 9.50 = 16.50

35 miles

600

Solve the equation

-20=5-10x

x = 2.5

600

Solve for b

A = 1/2bh

b=(2A)/h

600

The Fahrenheit and Celsius scales are related by the equation 

F = 9/5 C+32

In February, the average low temperature in Buckley, Washington is 34° F. To the nearest whole number, what is this temperature in degrees Celsius?

1°C

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