Camping: Word Problem (Variables on both sides)

Which expression represents the total cost for a campsite for members?

Campground Association:

Members: One time Fee - $45, $35 per night for a campsite

Non-members: $40 per night for a campsite

• 45 + 35x

• 45x + 35

• 45 + 40x

• 40x

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CCSS.8.F.B.4

CCSS.HSF.LE.A.2

Members: One time Fee - $45, $35 per night for a campsite

Total cost for a campsite: 45 + 35x

Define the variable.

• x = cost per night

• x = # of nights

• x = total cost for a campsite

• x = membership fee

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CCSS.HSF.LE.B.5

Write an expression to represent the total cost for a non-member.

x = # of nights

Members: One time Fee - $45, $35 per night for a campsite

Non-members: $40 per night for a campsite

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CCSS.HSA-SSE.A.1A

After how many nights of camping is the total cost for members the same as non-members?

WRITE AN EQUATION TO REPRESENT THIS SITUATION.

Members: 45+35x Non-Members: 40x

Do not include any spaces in your answer.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

Members: 45+35x Non-Members: 40x

What is the total cost for 9 nights of camping?

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CCSS.6.EE.B.6

Members: 45+35x Non-Members: 40x

Cost will be same for both for 9 nights of camping.

Glen plans on camping for a total of 12 nights this fall. Should he become a member of the camping association? Explain your reasoning.