Two Step Equation Word Problems with Rational Numbers

Aliyah had $24 to spend on seven pencils. After buying them she had $10. How much did each pencil cost?

• 24-10=7x

• 7x- 24=10

• 7x+ 10=24

• 10+x=14

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15 How many inches were cut?

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If one roll of masking tape costs $1.15, how many rolls can Emma buy  with $5.75?

• 1.15(5.75) = x

• 5.75x = 1.15

• 1.15x = 5.75

• x = 1.15/ 5.75

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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Andrew has saved $55 toward the purchase of an IPOD. The IPOD costs $145. Which equation represents the amount Andrew needs to save to by the IPOD?

• 55 + x = 145

• 145x = 55

• 55 - x = 145

• 145 (55) = x

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Last Friday Cicely had $22.50. Over the weekend she received some money for cleaning out the attic. She now has $32. Which equation represents how much money she received?

• 22.50/ x = 32

• 32/ 22.50 = x

• 22.50 + x = 32

• 32 - x = 22.50

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WRITE AN EQUATION
After paying $5.12 for a salad, Norachai has $27.10. How much money did he have before buying the salad?

• 27.10+5.12=x

• 27.10-5.12=x

• x-5.12=27.10

• 5.12+x=27.10

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