Equations Word Problems (Part I)

Question 1

The sum of two consecutive integers is 91. Write an equation to represent this situation.

Accepted Answer

n + n + 1 = 91

Question 2

Tony buys 8 books for same price, and a CD for $15. His total is $107. What is the equation?

Accepted Answer

107=15+8b

Question 3

The angles of a triangle are x+12, 2x +4 and x. If the sum of the angles is 180, what is x?

Accepted Answer

x=41

Question 4

The sum of two consecutive integers is 91. What is the largest of the two integers?

Accepted Answer

46

Question 5

Mr Kale is 260 pounds. He loses 4 pounds per month. How long will it take him to weigh 180 lbs?

Accepted Answer

m=20

Question 6

Mr Kale is 260 pounds. He loses 4 lbs per month. His goal weight is 180 lbs. Write an equation.

Accepted Answer

260 - 4p = 180, 180 - 4p = 260

Question 7

Tony buys 8 books for same price, and a CD for $15. His total is $107. How much is each book?

Accepted Answer

$11.50

Question 8

The angles of a triangle are x+12, 2x +4 and x. The sum of the angles is 180. Write an equation

Accepted Answer

x + 12 + 2x + 4 + x = 180

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