Algebra Word Problems

Grade 845 min

Learning Objective

I can set up and solve one-step algebra word problems.

Lesson Flow

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5 min

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14 min

7 questions • Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

A plumber charges a flat fee of $75 for a house call plus $50 per hour of work. If the plumber works for h hours, write an expression to represent the total cost of the service. Maria earns $15 per hour at her job. If she receives a bonus of b dollars this week, write an expression to represent her total earnings for the week after working 40 hours.

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