Real-World Problems
Solve for the Variable
Real-World Problems
Vocabulary
Solve for the Variable
100

A ski resort charges $55 for renting a snowboard or skis and $11 per hour for a lift ticket. If Julian spent a total of $121, how many hours was he there?

6

100

What is the value of the expression when c= -5 and d= 2?
45c+28d

-169

100

An amusement park is advertising on billboards this month. The cost of a large billboard is $1,000/month and a small is $600/month. The park chose 1 large and wants to spend $4000. How many small billboards can they afford?

5

100

the numerical factor in a term.

coefficient

100

Solve: 9 - 8x = - 23

4

200

Three fourth of the students and an additional 18 students at the school purchased a spirit shirt during the last fundraiser. If 336 shirts were ordered, how many students are there in the school?

424

200

Solve the equation.
3y+20= 3+2y

-17

200

Jasmine is a certified youth soccer referee. She had to pay $45 to get certified by taking a course. She earns $18 per game. If she made $351 this summer, how many games did she ref?

22

200

what is the solution to a set? 

a solution of an equation is a number that makes the equation true.

200

Solve: 8 + 6x = -10

-3

300

Aaron mows lawns and makes $70 per week. Last week he spent $15 on gas and spent 5 hours mowing all of the lawns. How much did he earn per hour?

11

300

-5y-9= -(y-1)

-2 1/2

300

A staging company for real estate has $370 to spend on a new dining room set. A table cost $220 and each chair costs $35. How many chairs can they afford to purchase?

4

300

like terms have the same variables raised to the same powers.

like terms 

300

Solve: -7x - 2 = 12

-2

400

Andrea gets a monthly allowance for completing chores at home. She spent a fourth of her money at Target and another $5 at a coffee shop. If she has $12 left, what is her monthly allowance?

28

400

Solve: -6x + 6 = - 66

12

400

. A karate club charges $24 per class and a one-time registration fee of $10. A student paid a total of $466 to the club. How many classes did the student take?

19

400

what is a variable? 

a variable is a symbol, usually a letter, that represents one or more numbers.

400

Solve: 1 + 2x = -17

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