Ch2L3-Write Two-Step Equations Practice

Question 1

Translate sentence to equation:

Eight less than three times a number is -23

Answer 1

3x- 8 = -23

Question 2

Thirteen is 7 more than one-fifth of a number.

Answer 2

13 = 1/5x+7

Question 3

Fifteen equals three more than six times a number

Answer 3

15 = 6x + 3

Question 4

Ten increased by the quotient of a number and 6 is 5.

Question 5

You buy 3 books that each cost the same amount and a magazine, all for $55.99. You know that the magazine costs $1.99. How much does each book cost? Write an euqation to solve it.

Question 6

A personal trainer buys a weight bench for $500 and w weights for $24.99 each. The total cost of the purchase is $849.86. How many weights were purchased?

Question 7

You and your friend’s lunch cost $19. Your lunch costs $3 more than your friend’s. How much was your friend’s lunch?

Question 8

One more than three times a number is 7.

Question 9

Seven less than one-fourth of a number is -1.

Question 10

You already owe $4.32 in overdue rental fees and are returning a movie that is 4 days late. Now you owe $6.48. Define a variable and write an equation to solve it.

Question 11

Four less than five times a number is equal to 11.

Question 12

Fifteen more than half a number is 9.

Question 13

Six less than seven times a number is equal to -20.

Question 14

Eight more than four times a number is -12.

Question 15

The cost for a certain music plan is $9.99 per year plus $0.25 per song you download. If you paid $113.74 one year. write an equation to find the number of songs you downloaded.

Question 16

Amy has saved $725 for a new guitar and lessons. Her guitar costs $475, and guitar lessons are $25 per hour. Write an equation to find out how many hours of lessons she can afford.