Solving Equations

Solve for y:
-5 - 7y = -20y + 34

7(2x - 4) = 42

Solve the equation: 4x + 3 = -5

The objective when solving an equation is to...

What operation would you perform first and then second when solving for m in the equation: 10 + 7m = 17?

Kaden's phone bill: $12 flat fee + $0.05/minute. Last month's bill: $18. How many minutes did he talk?

Sophie has $14 and plans to save $5 each week until she has $64. How many weeks will it take?

At one store a trophy costs $12.50. Engraving costs $0.40 per letter. At another store, the same trophy costs $14.75. Engraving costs $0.25 per letter. Write an equation for how many letters the costs will be the same.

UPS charges $7 for the first pound, and $0.20 for each additional pound. FedEx charges $5 for the first pound and $0.30 for each additional pound. How many pounds will it take for UPS and FedEx to cost the same? Write an equation.

UPS charges $7 for the first pound, and $0.20 for each additional pound. FedEx charges $5 for the first pound and $0.30 for each additional pound. How many pounds will it take for UPS and FedEx to cost the same?