Equations Review

Write 1 Step Equation

100

The product of 3 and x is 9

3x=9

200

The difference between x and 5 is 12

x-5=12

300

Sally has some money, but owes John $5.75. After paying John $5.75 Sally has $12. How much money did Sally have?

x-5.75=12

400

Nate and his 2 friends find some money and split it evenly. If they each get $4, how much money did they find?

x/3=4

500

One cookie costs $1.25. How many cookies can April buy with $25?

1.25x=25

Solve 1 Step

100

x+9=10

x=1

200

x/2=10

x=20

300

1/2x=12

x=24

400

1/4x= 3

x=12

500

2/3x=8

x=12

Write and Solve 1 step

100

Arturo has some money. He spends $7 on a sandwich and now has $19. How much money did Arturo have?

x-7=19

x=$26

200

Lilly took half of Susie's candy. Now Susie has 8 pieces. How many pieces of candy did Susie start with?

1/2x=8

x=16

300

Joanna and her 3 friends split a bill at a restaurant. If they each pay $22, how much was the bill?

x/4=22

x=$88

400

Jason ran 7 1/2 miles less than Michael. If Michael ran 25 1/4 miles, how many miles did Jason run?

x+7 1/2=25 1/4

x=17 3/4 miles

500

Dante has $18.35. After mowing lawns all weekend, he now has $57.15. How much money did Dante make mowing lawns?

x+18.35=57.15

x=$38.80