Algebra Word Problems
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I can set up and solve one-step algebra word problems.
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Define what an algebraic expression is in your own words, and explain how it can be used to represent a real-world scenario.
A phone company charges a flat fee of $25 per month plus $0.10 for each text message. Write an algebraic expression to represent the total monthly cost if a customer sends 't' text messages.
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“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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