Basic Algebra 1 Word Problems

For babysitting, Nicole charges a flat fee of $3, plus $5 per hour

$$C=3+5h$$

Match the parts of the equation with what they represent.

Suppose that the water level of a river is 34 feet and that it is receding at a rate of 0.5 foot per day.

$$L=34-0.5d$$

Match the parts of the equation with what they represent.

For babysitting, Nicole charges a flat fee of $3, plus $5 per hour

$$C=3+5h$$

Match the parts of the equation with what they represent.

Rufus collected 100 pounds of aluminum cans to recycle. He plans to collect an additional 25 pounds each week.

$$P=100+25w$$

Match the parts of the equation with what they represent.

A canoe rental service charges a $20 transportation fee and $30 dollars an hour to rent a canoe.

$$y=20+30x$$

Match the parts of the equation with what they represent.

An attorney charges a fixed fee on $250 for an initial meeting and $150 per hour for all hours worked after that.

$$y=250+150x$$

Match the parts of the equation with what they represent.

A water tank already contains 55 gallons of water when Baxter begins to fill it. Water flows into the tank at a rate of 8 gallons per minute.

$$y=55+8x$$

Match the parts of the equation with what they represent.

A video rental store charges a $20 membership fee and $2.50 for each video rented.

$$y=20+2.50x$$

Match the parts of the equation with what they represent.

Tim buys a new computer for his office for $1200. For tax purposes, he declares a linear depreciation (loss of value) of $200 per year.

$$y=1200-200x$$

Match the parts of the equation with what they represent.

T-shirts at a flea market cost $4.50 each and shorts cost $6 each. You have $108.

$$4.50x+6y=108$$

Match the parts of the equation with what they represent.