One Step Equation Word Problems With Addition And Subtraction

Solve for x
17 = x + 3

• x = 20

• x = 14

• x = 13

• x = 19

x + 24 = 44

• x = -20

• x = 68

• x = 20

• x = -68

To solve the equation
x + 5 = 8
 I would ....

• subtract 5 from x

• subtract 5 from both sides

• subtract 5 from one side and add 5 to the other

• add 5 to both sides

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

• 55 + x = 145

• 145x = 55

• 55 - x = 145

• 145 (55) = x

Select the equation that best represents the situation:

Josiah scored 37 points. This was 5 points more than Alex scored.

• 37 + 5 = k

• k - 5 = 37

• k + 5 = 37

• 5k = 37

Breanna went to the mall and spent $35.00 on shoes. When she she got home she had $40.00 in her purse. which equation can be used to find the amount of money she started with?

• x - 35.00 = 40.00

• 40.00 - 35.00 = x

• 35.00x = 40.00

• 35.00 + x = 40.00

Select the equation that best represents the situation: In his career, Mr. Farley scored 11 touchdowns less than Mr. Boyd scored. If Mr. Farley scored 23 touchdowns, how many touchdowns did Mr. Boyd score?

• 11s = 23

Jim has one dollar.  He spends 16 cents on a pencil.  Jim's dad gives him five dollars for mowing the grass. Write an equation with a letter for the unknown to find out how much money Jim has now.

• 100¢ -16¢  ⁼ m

• m ⁼1 dollar

• $1.00 - $.16 + $5.00 ⁼ m

• 5 +1 + 16⁼ m

Decrease is a keyword that is used with ________ problems.

• Addition

• Subtraction

The total cost of a trip is $1067.50. The class has raised $819.24. How much more do they need? DO NOT INCLUDE THE LABEL.