One Step Algebra Word Problems

Marco and Polo are making the world's largest apple pie. They will need 215 apples. Marco has already picked 95 apples. How many apples will Polo need to pick so they have enough?

Select the equation that best describes this problem.

• p - 95 = 215

• 215 + p = 95

• p + 95 = 215

• 95p = 215

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p + 95 = 215

What is the best first step to solve this equation?

• Add 95 to both sides.

• Subtract 215 from both sides.

• Subtract 95 from both sides.

• Subtract "p" from both sides.

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Julian borrowed $475,000. He's going to need some time to pay you back. On Friday, he gave you $190,000. How much more money does he owe you?

Select the equation that best represents this problem.

• 190,000 - j = 475,000

• Julian needs to stop borrowing money.

• 190,000 + 475,000 = j

• 190,000 + j = 475,000

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Mr. H is driving to Irvine tomorrow. The trip will be 72 miles. His Ram 1500 gets 23 mpg (miles per gallon). How much gas will he need to get to Irvine?

• .32 gallons

• 3.1 gallons

• 4 gallons

• 3.6 gallons

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You want to buy a new phone that will cost $1,049. You have already saved $750. How much more money do you need to save?

Select the equation that best represents this problem.

• 750 - m = 1,049

• 1,049 + 750 = m

• 750 + m = 1,049

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You've ordered an extra large pizza to share with your friends, but Pizza Factory forgot to cut the pizza. There are 5 people in total. How many slices does the pizza need to be cut into if everyone wants 3 slices?

Select the equation that best represents this problem.

• 5s = 3

• 3s = 5

• 3 + s = 5

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• 15

• 1.667

• 8

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Mr. Steadman is going to drive his RV to Florida. The trip will be 2,503 miles. The RV gets 12 mpg (miles per gallon). How many gallons of gas will Mr. Steadman need to get to Florida?

• 232.3

• 2,491

• 30,036

• 208.58

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Tired of paying so much for gas, you traded in your Ram 2500 Power Wagon for a Fiat 500. The gas tank hold 10.5 gallons. You just filled it up and put 8.2 gallons in it. How much gas was in the tank before you filled it up?

Select the equation that best describes this question.

• x + 8.2 = 10.5

• 10.5 + x = 8.2

• 10.5 + 8.2 = x

• 8.2x = 10.5

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Johnny borrowed $270 from you and he needs 3 months to pay it back. How much money does he need to give you each month?

This problem can be shown by the equation

3m = 270

What are the steps and solution to this problem?

• Divide both sides by 3, m = 90

• Multiply both sides by 3, m = 810

• Subtract 3 from both sides, m = 267

• none of these

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