Solving Real-World Multistep Equations

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In a basketball tournament, Team A scored 5 fewer than twice as many points as Team B. Team C scored 80 more points than Team B. The combined score for all three teams was 983 points. Write an equation to represent this scenario using the variable b to represent Team B’s total points. What expression represent the points for Team A?

In a basketball tournament, Team A scored 5 fewer than twice as many points as Team B. Team C scored 80 more points than Team B. The combined score for all three teams was 983 points. Write an equation to represent this scenario using the variable b to represent Team B’s total points. What expression represent the points for Team C?

In a basketball tournament, Team A scored 5 fewer than twice as many points as Team B. Team C scored 80 more points than Team B. The combined score for all three teams was 983 points. Write an equation to represent this scenario using the variable b to represent Team B’s total points. Which equation represents this situation?

Two companies rent moving trucks. Pack and Go charges a $39.95 flat fee, and $0.45 for every mile driven. U-Drive charges a $59.95 flat fee, and $0.35 for every mile driven. At how many miles is the cost of the truck rentals the same?

What expression represents Pack and Go?

Two companies rent moving trucks. Pack and Go charges a $39.95 flat fee, and $0.45 for every mile driven. U-Drive charges a $59.95 flat fee, and $0.35 for every mile driven. At how many miles is the cost of the truck rentals the same?

What expression represents U-Drive?

Two companies rent moving trucks. Pack and Go charges a $39.95 flat fee, and $0.45 for every mile driven. U-Drive charges a $59.95 flat fee, and $0.35 for every mile driven. At how many miles is the cost of the truck rentals the same?

Which equation represents this scenario?

Two companies rent moving trucks. Pack and Go charges a $39.95 flat fee, and $0.45 for every mile driven. U-Drive charges a $59.95 flat fee, and $0.35 for every mile driven. At how many miles is the cost of the truck rentals the same? 39.95 + 0.45x = 59.95 + 0.35x

At how many miles is the cost of the truck rentals the same?

How are you feeling about solving multistep equations for real-world scenarios?