7th Grade Math Word Problems

Question 1

Which equation has a solution of -4?

Accepted Answer

-5(y+2)=10

Question 2

Lelah sent 574 text messages last week. On average, how many messages did she send each day?

Accepted Answer

82

Question 3

Zach is 15 1/2 years old. This is 3 years younger than his brother Lou. How old is Lou?

Accepted Answer

18 1/2

Question 4

It cost $27 for pizza and $8.50 a friend for movie tickets. How many friends can come with $78?

Accepted Answer

6 friends

Question 5

The Heat scored 79 pts. This was 13 pts less than the Bulls. How many pts did the Bulls score?

Accepted Answer

92 points

Question 6

Mr H car can travel an avg of 24 mi/gal.How many gal of gas will she need for a trip of 348 mi?

Accepted Answer

14.5 gallons

Question 7

A bike cost $189. You have $99 so far and plan on saving $10 each week. How long will it take?

Accepted Answer

9 weeks

Question 8

Solve: 0.8(w-5)=10

Accepted Answer

17.5

Question 9

A company charges $2 for each balloon and a $3 delivery fee. You have $9. How many can you get?

Accepted Answer

3 balloons

Question 10

What operations would you perform, and in what order, to solve 1+5x=20

Accepted Answer

subtract 1, divide by 5

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