Variables in Real-World Equations

7th GradeMath70 min

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Learning Objective

I can Solve word problems leading to equations of the form px + q = r and p(x + q) = r, where p, q, and r are specific rational numbers. Solve equations of these forms fluently.

Lesson Flow

Watch Video

5 min

Basic linear equation word problem | 7th grade | Khan Academy

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Guided Notes

14 min

Key concepts students will learn:

  • Marcia makes $27 on every computer she sells, and her monthly expenses are $10,000.

  • To calculate Marcia's profit, we can use the equation: Profit = 27x - 10,000, where x is the number of computers sold.

  • To make a profit, Marcia needs to sell at least 371 computers in a month.

Practice

21 min

12 questions • Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

Devon is saving money to buy a bicycle that costs $150. He has $30 saved already, and he plans to save $10 each week. What is the minimum number of weeks it will take him to save enough money to buy the bicycle?

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