Equation Word Problems Drag & Drop

Cindy, Jose, Champ and Mark decided to divide the groceries bill evenly. Each person paid $9.50. The equation ​ (a)   can be used to solve for g, the total groceries bill. The value of g is ​ (b)  

• g/4=9.50
• $38.00
• 4g = 9.50
• $2.37
• g + 4 = 9.50
• $34.00

Johnny's parents rewarded him $215 for his excellent report card. He wants to buy an XBOX that costs $323.67, including tax. The equation ​ (a)   can be used to solve for e, the amount of extra money that Johnny needs in order to buy his XBOX. The value of e is ​ (b)  

• m + 215 = 323.67
• $108.67
• m - 215 = 323.67
• $538.67
• 215m = 323.67

You spent a total of $17.09 from your allowance. You have $17.91 left. The equation ​ (a)   can be used to solve for A, the amount of your allowance. The value of A is ​ (b)  

• A - 17.09 = 17.91
• $35
• A + 17.09 = 17.91
• $0.82
• A/17.09 = 17.91

Claudia needs to buy 1000 envelopes. The come in boxes of 25. The equation ​ (a)   can be used to solve for B, the number of boxes. The value of B is ​ (b)  

• 25B = 1000
• 40
• B/25 = 1000
• 25000
• B + 25 = 1000

A generic medication costs $15 less than the brand name one. The generic medication costs $11.78. The equation ​ (a)   can be used to solve for x, the cost of the name brand medicine. The value of x is​ ​ (b)  

• x - 15 = 11.78
• $26.78
• 15 - x = 11.78
• x + 15 = 11.78
• $23.22

Cynthia is making tacos for dinner. She buys ground beef for $3.50 per pound and pays $14.00 all together. The equation ​ (a)   can be used to find the number of pounds of ground beef, p, that she bought. The value of p is ​ (b)  

• $3.50p =  $14.00
• 4
• $3.50 + p = $14.00
• 10.50

Tim bought fishing gear for his upcoming trip. His items cost $45 and got back $15 change. The equation ​ (a)   can be used to find the amount of money, m, that Tim gave to the cashier. The value of m is 60

• x - 45 = 15
• $3.50 + p = $14.00
• 10.50

After paying $16 for his lunch, Alex now has $24 in his wallet. The equation ​ (a)   can be used to find the amount of money, W, that Alex had before he bought lunch. The value of W is ​ (b)  

• W - 16 = 24
• 40
• W + 16 = 24
• 8

Susan bought a pair of jeans that were on sale for $25 off the original price. She paid $30 for the jeans. The equation ​ (a)   can be used to find the original price of the jeans, j. The value of j is ​ (b)   ​

• j - 25 = 30
• 55
• 25 - j = 30
• j + 25 = 30
• 15

Leonard bought 3 cheeseburgers for a total of $7.50. The equation ​ (a)   can be used to find the price of one cheeseburger, c. The value of c is ​​ (b)   ​

• 3c = 7.50
• $2.50
• 3 + j = 7.50
• $4.50