Solving and Translating Equations

Sixteen more than five times a number is fifty six.

• 5x + 56 = 16

• 16x + 5 = 56

• 5x + 16 = 56

• 5x - 16 = 56

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

One third the sum of a number and fifteen is eight.

• (1/3)x + 15 = 8

• 3x + 15 = 8

• (1/3)(x + 15) = 8

• 3(x + 15) = 8

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CCSS.HSA.CED.A.3

Twice the sum of four times and number and ten is equal to seventy two.

• 4x + 10 = 72

• 2(x + 10) = 72

• 2(4x + 10) = 72

• 8x + 10 = 72

Which matches the expression below?

x −9

• Nine more than a number.

• The sum of a number and nine.

• A number decreased by nine.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2A

Three less than twice a number

• 2x-3

• 3x-2

• 3-2x

• 2-3x

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2A

Which matches the expression below?

• Five times a number increased by two.

• The sum of five and twice a number.

• Two more than the product of five and a number.

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CCSS.7.EE.A.2

CCSS.HSA.SSE.A.2

Arrange the key terms of the expression to match the phrase: "Twice a number is 24".

• =

• 24

• 2n

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CCSS.7.EE.A.2

CCSS.HSA.SSE.A.2

Two times a number decreased by three is five.  Find the number.

• 3

• 4

• 5

• 6

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

Two times a number decreased by three is five.

• 2n-3=5

• 3n-2=5

• 2(n+3)=5

• 2x=5

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CCSS.HSA.CED.A.3

Nine less than half of a number is two.

• 2n-9=2

• (n/2)-9=2

• 9-2n=2