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100

4 more than a number

4 + n

100

f + 3.6 = 15

f = 11.4

100

Tamika has 10 more pieces of candy than Mrs. Reddy.  There are 35 pieces altogether. How many pieces does Mrs. Reddy have?

10 + c = 35

c = 25

200

A number decreased by 10

n - 10

200

x / 5 = 20

x = 100

200

Jose has done 100 more science experiments than Gabby.  Together, they have done 142 experiments.  How many experiments has Gabby done?

100 + g = 142

g = 42


300

The product of 5 and a number

5n

300

p - 2.7 = 0.3

p = 3

300

Mrs. Brown is 7 years older than Mrs. Schuring. Mrs. Brown is 40. How old is Mrs. Schuring?

x + 7 = 40

x = 33

400

The quotient of a number and 6

n / 6

400

6d = 42

d = 7

400

Janay has done 4 times as many computer projects as Jeff.  Janay has done 12 projects.  How many projects has Jeff done?

4j = 12

j = 3

500

Double a number plus 4

2n + 4

500

n / 11.5 = 3.2

n = 36.8

500

Mrs. Arment split the candy evenly between 27 students.  Each student got 4 pieces.  How many pieces did Mrs. Arment have?

x / 27 = 4

x = 108