Matching Word Problems to Equations

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What is the equation to find the value of c when the total is known and the number of groups is known?

Back

c x number of groups = total

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How do you isolate a variable in an equation?

Back

To isolate a variable, perform inverse operations on both sides of the equation until the variable is alone.

Front

What is the value of c in the equation c x 3 = 246?

Back

c = 82

Front

What is the formula to calculate the total when given the number of items and the value of each item?

Back

Total = number of items x value of each item

Front

How do you solve for t in the equation t = (54 x 3) + (25 x 2)?

Back

Calculate the products first, then add them together to find t.

Front

What is the value of t in the equation t = (54 x 3) + (25 x 2)?

Back

t = 212

Front

What equation represents the scenario where a total number of items is divided equally among a certain number of groups?

Back

Total = number of groups x items per group

Front

How do you solve for k in the equation k - $24 = $73?

Back

Add $24 to both sides of the equation to isolate k.

Front

What is the value of k in the equation k - $24 = $73?

Back

k = $97

Front

What is the equation to find h when two numbers are added together?

Back

h = first number + second number