Equations Word Problems

Warm up:

Write equations for the following sentences:

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

2) Fifteen more than half a number is 9.

3)Six less than seven times a number is equal to negative twenty.

Word Problem #1 Cassidy went to the movies with some of her friends. The tickets cost $6.50 each, and they spent $17.50 on snacks. The total amount paid was $63. How many people went to the movies?

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Word Problem #2 Larina received a $50 gift card to an online store. She wants to purchase some bracelets that cost $8 each. There will be a $10 overnight delivery fee. How many bracelets can she buy?

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Word Problem #3

LaTasha paid $75 to join a summer golf program. The course where she plays charges $20 per round. If LaTasha spends $375, how many rounds of golf can she play?

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Exit Ticket:

It costs $13 for admission to an amusement park, plus $1.50 for each ride. If you have a total of $35.50 to spend, what is the greatest number of rides you can go on?