Word Problem Jeopardy

Write equations

100

five more than a number k is 12

k + 5 = 12

200

the product of a number and 6 is 30

6x = 30

300

the difference of a number w and 11 equals 35

w - 11 = 35

400

the quotient of 12 and a number equals 3

12/x = 3

500

three more than twice a number equals 15

2x + 3 = 15

More translating verbal expressions and sentences

100

twice the difference of a number and 22

2(x - 22)

200

5 less than three times a number

3x - 5

300

5 more than twice a number

5 + 2x

400

the quotient of twice a number and 12

2x / 12

500

three times the sum of a number and 4

3(x + 4)

Writing let statements & equations (no solving)

100

I am thinking of a number.  My number increased by 7 is the same as 2 less than three times my number.

Set up only  let statement and equation 

Let x = the number

x + 7 = 3x -2

200

Natalie has 4 more earrings than Bella.  Together they have 16 earrings.

Set up only. Let statements and equation

Let (x + 4) = Natalie's earrings

Let x = Bella's earrings.

x + x + 4= 16    or    2x + 4 = 16

300

The sum of two numbers is 62.  The smaller number is 4 less than the larger.

Set up ONLY. Let statements and equation

Let (x-4) = smaller number

Let x = larger number

x+(x-4) = 62   or  2x -4 = 62.

400

The length of a rectangle 6 more than twice the width.  The perimeter is 72.

Draw picture and set up equation

Draw a picture.

Length = 6 + 2x 

width = x

2x+6 + 2x+6 +x + x =72

500

The smaller of two numbers is 3 less than the larger.  Twice the smaller is equal to the larger increased by 10.

Let statement and Equation ONLY

Let (x-3) = smaller

Let x = larger

2(x-3) = x + 10