Follow up 1 - Word problems into equations

A _____________ is a symbol, usually a letter that stands for a number.

• algebraic expession

• variable

• term

• coefficient

One number is 4 times as large as another. Their sum is 45. What are the numbers? Which equation represents this situation?

• n + 4n = 45

• y + 4x = 45

• 4n = 45

One number is 4 times as large as another. Their sum is 45. What are the numbers? Select the two that apply.

• 6

• 9

• 12

• 27

• 36

Last week Julia ran 30 miles more than Paul. Julia ran 47 miles. How many miles did Paul run?

The product of X and 5 is 55. Write an equation that represents this situation.

(no spaces)

The product of X and 5 is 55. How much is x?

The sum of X and 12 is 30. How much is x?

Which expression matches: twice a number, decreased by four.

• 2x – 4

• x - 4

• (x÷2) – 4

• 2x + 4

Mitch has 35 more bouncy balls than Rudy. Rudy has b bouncy balls. Choose the expression that shows how many bouncy balls Mitch has.

• 35 - b

• b

• 35

• b + 35

Kenneth has g gumballs. Maggie has 29 fewer gumballs than Kenneth. Choose the expression that shows how many gumballs Maggie has.

• g + 29

• g - 29

• 29g

• g ÷ 29