Real World
A movie ticket costs $8. You buy 1 ticket and spend $8.
What is x = 8 (or 8·1 = x)?
A number plus 7 equals 20.
What is x + 7 = 20??
A taxi charges $3 plus $2 per mile. Total cost is $15.
What is 3 + 2x = 15??
You earn $10 per hour. After working, you made $60.
What is 10x = 60 → x = 6??
A gym charges $5 sign-up fee plus $4 per visit. You paid $33 total.
What is 5 + 4x = 33 → x = 7 visits??