Algebraic Equation Word Problems

Mr. Aromin sold cakes at his shop. The number of cakes he sold in May was 28 more than that sold in June. If the total number of cakes sold is 100, how many cakes did he sell in June?

• 14

• 82

• 72

• 80

Translate the phrase to an algebraic expression. The sum of a and b decreased by the sum of w and z

• (w - z)

•    (a + b) – (w + z) 

•    (a + b) + (w + z) 

• (w + z)

Danny had some ribbon. He used 110 cm of it to wrap a present. He has 208 cm of ribbon left. How many centimeters of ribbon did he have at first?

• 118

• 108

• 318

• 308

Matthew had some money. After earning $100 from a part-time job, he now has $325. How much money did he have initially?

• $450.00

• $225.00

• $355.00

• $475.00

Translate the phrase to an algebraic expression. Twelve less than four times a number

• 12 - 4n

• 4n + 12

• 4n – 12

• 4n

A number is increased by 5, and the result is 12. What is the number?

• 6

• 7

• 8

• 9

If 3 times a number is decreased by 4, the result is 11. What is the number?

• 3

• 5

• 6

• 7

The sum of a number and twice another number is 18. If the first number is 4, what is the second number?

• 5

• 6

• 7

• 8

The difference between a number and 9 is equal to 15. What is the number?

• 24

• 25

• 26

• 27

Twice a number is equal to the sum of the number and 8. What is the number?

• 6

• 8

• 10

• 12