Writing and Solving Multi-Step Equations Word Problems

A company is ordering 350 t-shirts to sell at a fundraiser. The company wants to order the same number of large size t-shirts as medium size t-shirts, but only half as many small t-shirts. If x = # of large shirts, write an equation you could use to find the number of large shirts.

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Your grades on your first three social studies tests were 81, 76, and 78. You have one more test to take. If x = the score on the next test, write an equation you can use to find what grade you need on that test in order to get an 80 average?

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Write the equation for the situation below:

Two-thirds multiplied by the quantity of a number, x, increased by 6 is -24

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The perimeter of a soccer field at a local park is 260 feet. The length of the field is 36 feet more than the width. If x = width of the soccer field, write an equation to find the dimensions of the soccer field.

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You have a part-time job. You work 4.5 hours on Friday and 6.5 hours on Saturday. You also receive an allowance of $20 from your parents. You earn $193.25 that week. If x = your hourly pay, write an equation to determine how much do you earn per hour at your part-time job?

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