Solving Multi-Step Equation Problems
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Objective
I can write and solve multi-step equations to represent real-world problems.
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Key concepts
3 concepts
- 1
Ivy bought 3 graphic novels and 4 chapter books. If graphic novels cost $12 each, the equation to find the cost of graphic novels is 3 x 12 = $36.
- 2
Ivy bought 3 graphic novels and 4 chapter books. If chapter books cost $10 each, the equation to find the cost of chapter books is 4 x 10 = $40.
- 3
Ivy spent $36 on graphic novels and $40 on chapter books. The equation to find the total amount of money Ivy spent is 36 + 40 = m, where m = $76.
Part 3 of 4
Practice
11 questions
A store sells t-shirts for $15 each and hoodies for $30 each. Write a set of equations to find 'c', the total cost if someone buys 5 t-shirts and 2 hoodies.
Sarah earns $10 per hour at her part-time job. She also received a bonus of $50 this week. Write an equation to find 'e', her total earnings if she worked 15 hours this week.
Part 4 of 4
Exit ticket
Quick comprehension check
“John bought 2 action figures and 5 comic books. An action figure costs $15. Each comic book costs $4. Write a set of equations that can be used to find t, the total amount of money John spent.”
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