Two-Step Equations Word Problems

Scott works on cars. He charges $35 for each car plus $7 per hour. Write an equation that represents this scenario if Kylie's car bill was $63.

• 7x + 35 = 63
• 7x = 63
• 7x - 35 = 63
• 35x + 7 = 63

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Scott works on cars. He charges $35 for each car plus $7 per hour.
The correct equation was 7x + 35 = 63.
So, how many hours did he work on Kylie's car if her bill was $63?

• x = 4
• x = 5
• x = 3
• x = 4.5

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Penelope is going to the carnival to ride the rides. It costs $20 to get into the carnival and ride tickets are $0.50 each. Write an equation that represents this scenario if she spends $35 in all.

• .50x + 20 = 35
• .50x = 35
• .50 + 20x = 35 
• .50x - 20 = 35

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Penelope is going to the carnival to ride the rides. It costs $20 to get into the carnival and ride tickets are $0.50 each. 
The correct equation was .50x + 20 = 35.
So, how many tickets did she buy?

• x = 30
• x = 25
• x = 35
• x = 31

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Which equation would describe "two times a number plus five equals 15"?

• x + 5 = 15
• 2x + 5=15
• x + 2(5) = 15
• 2(x + 5) = 15

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Jim paid a gym membership fee of $50, plus $20 per month.  Jim has paid a total of $290 to the gym.  How many months has Jim been a member of the gym?

• 50 + 20m = 290
• 20 + 50m = 290
• 50 + 20 = m
• 50m - 20 = 290

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A taxi charges $3, plus $1.50 for each mile traveled.  Mr. Lewis rode in the taxi from his home to the airport and was charged $30.  How many miles does Mr. Lewis live from the airport?

• 18 miles
• 20 miles
• 22 miles

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Natalie is a softball coach. She has a pitching private lesson with Kasey. Kasey's mom pays Natalie $11 per hour plus a $6 tip. 
The correct equation was 11x + 6 = 39.
So, how many hours was the lesson?

• x = 3
• x = 2
• x = 4
• x = 5

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Keith bought a soft drink for 2 dollars and 6 candy bars. He spent a total of 14 dollars. How much did each candy bar cost? 

• $12
• $6
• $2
• $3

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The Roaming Cell Phone Company charges $15.00 per month plus $0.20 per minute of airtime usage. If Tara's cell phone bill is $75, how many minutes did she talk on the phone?

• 30 minutes

• 60 minutes

• 250 minutes

• 300 minutes

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