Two Step Equations

Convert the word problem into an equation. The difference between 12 and 3/4 of a number is 16.

• 12 - 3/4n = 16

• 12 - 3/4 = 16n

• 12 + 3/4 = 16n

• 12 + 3/4n = 16

You and your friend's lunch cost $21 total. Your lunch cost $3 more than your friend. How much did your lunch cost?

• 0

• 1

• 2

• 4

• 35

• -84

• 30

• 23

• 4 ¾
• 3 ⅓
• 5 ⅜
• 3 ⅙

Solve   2x -7 = -23

• -8

• 8

• -7

Solve for x:

• x = 20

• x = 7

• x = 10

• x = 3

• -49
• 153/5
• 49
• 85

Solve 2x - 3 = 1 

• 3

• 2

• 1

• -2

Solve   -5t + 9 = 24

• -3

• 3

• 12