Solving One Step Word Problems with Equations and Inequalities

What does the 'C' in the CUBES method stand for?

• Calculate

• Circle

• Check

• Compare

In the CUBES method, what does the 'E' represent?

• Equation

• Estimate

• Evaluate

• Eliminate

If Ashley's tomato plant grew 9 inches and is now 23 inches tall, what was its initial height?

• 14 inches

• 32 inches

• 9 inches

• 23 inches

What mathematical operation is used to represent the word 'is' in a word problem?

• Addition

• Subtraction

• Equals

• Multiplication

If three sodas cost $4.95, what is the cost of one soda?

• $1.50

• $1.80

• $1.65

• $1.75

To isolate the variable in the equation 3x = 4.95, what operation should be performed?

• Subtract 3

• Add 3

• Multiply by 3

• Divide by 3

Maggie spent half of her savings on a computer costing $345. How much did she originally have?

• $172.50

• $500

• $690

• $345

In the equation 1/2s = 345, what is the value of s?

• 345

• 690

• 172.5

• 500

A shark descended 32.6 feet and is now at -82.25 feet. What was its starting point?

• -100 feet

• -50 feet

• -114.85 feet

• -49.65 feet

What does the term 'descended' imply in a word problem?

• Addition

• Subtraction

• Multiplication

• Division