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Translating Word Problems into Equations

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  • 1. Multiple Choice
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    1 pt
    Five less than twice a number is equivalent to 47. 
    5 - 2x = 47 
    2x - 5 = 47 
    5x - 2 = 47 
    2 - 5x = 47 
  • 2. Multiple Choice
    1 minute
    1 pt
    10 less that half a number is equivalent to 8.  
    10 - 1⁄2x = 8 
    1⁄2x + 10 = 8
    1⁄2x - 10 = 8
    10x - 0.5 = 8
  • 3. Multiple Choice
    1 minute
    1 pt
    Justin is purchasing a new iPhone.  The sales clerk says that if he pays $100 now his monthly payments will be $25 and his total cost will be $600.  Which equation can be used to determine how many months Justin will be paying for his phone? 
    25x + 100 = 600
    25x - 100 = 600 
    600 - 100x = 25
    600 + 25x = 100 
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