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Translate into an algebraic equation and solve: The Pappas family has two cats, Zeus and Athena. Together, they weigh pounds. Zeus weighs pounds. How much does Athena weigh?
a + 6 = 13; Athena weighs 7 pounds.
Translate into an algebraic equation and solve: Sam and Henry are roommates. Together, they have books. Sam has books. How many books does Henry have?
26 + h = 68; Henry has 42 books.
Shayla paid for her new car. This was less than the sticker price. What was the sticker price of the car?
What are you asked to find? | "What was the sticker price of the car?" |
Assign a variable. | Let the sticker price of the car. |
Write a sentence that gives the information to find it. | $24,575 is $875 less than the sticker price
$24,575 is $875 less than |
Translate into an equation. | |
Solve. |
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Check: | |
Is $875 less than $25,450 equal to $24,575? | |
Write a sentence that answers the question. | The sticker price was $25,450. |
Translate into an algebraic equation and solve: Eddie paid for his new car. This was less than the sticker price. What was the sticker price of the car?
19,875 = s − 1025; the sticker price is $20,900.
Translate into an algebraic equation and solve: The admission price for the movies during the day is This is less than the price at night. How much does the movie cost at night?
7.75 = n − 3.25; the price at night is $11.00.
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