Javi and Louis are practicing free-throws. Louis makes three times as many shots as Javi. If Javi makes x shots, write an expression to represent how many shots Louis made.
3x
Solve the equation: m / 3 = 16
m = 48
Solve the equation: x - 35 = 125
x = 160
On Tuesday, William ran 8 more miles than he did on Monday. If he ran x miles on Monday, write an expression to represent how far he ran on Tuesday.
x + 8
Solve the equation: b - 1,208 = 976
b = 2,184
Papa John's sells pizzas for $14 each. Write an expression to represent the total cost of buying x pizzas.
14x
Jeremiah is 6 years younger than his cousin. If his cousin is x years old, write an expression to represent Jeremiah's age.
x - 6
Solve the equation: 12 + z = 22
z = 10
Solve the equation: 90 = 15p
p = 6
Solve the equation: x / 9 = 8
x = 72
Ms. Quinlan has a box of x pencils. She splits the box evenly amongst 12 students. Write an expression to represent this situation.
x / 12
Ja'Niyah is four years older than her sister. Her sister is x years old. Write an expression to represent Ja'Niyah's age.
x + 4
Jaylyn runs 8 minutes per mile. Write an expression that could be used to represent Jaylyn's total time if she runs x miles.
8x
True or false: An expression always has an equals sign.
FALSE! IT NEVER DOES!
Lily buys a pizza for x dollars. She also spends $7 on a delivery fee. Write an expression that represents how much she spent on her order in all.
x + 7
Solve the equation: 4w = 48
w = 12
Olivia has a coupon to save $5 on a ticket to Darien Lake. If the ticket originally cost x dollars, write an expression to represent how much she will pay.
x - 5
Leah's dog weighs x pounds less than her friend Cara's dog. Cara's dog weighs 36 pounds. Write an expression that can be used to represent the weight of Leah's dog.
36 - x
Dae'Shaun's coach recommends he starts practicing four times the amount of hours that he currently practices. If he current practices x hours, write an expression to represent how much his coach recommends he practices.
4x
Brielle wanted to buy a pair of sneakers that cost x dollars. Then, she saw a sign that said the sneakers were half off. Write an expression to represent how much Brielle would pay.
x / 2
Landon bought x feet of yarn to make a blanket. He split the yarn evenly into 4 groups. Write an expression that models this situation.
x / 4
John starts a race 5 meters ahead of his brother. If x represents his brother's location, write an expression that can be used to represent where John is starting the race.
x + 5
Solve the equation: x + 13 = 46
x = 33
Solve the equation: 3.5x = 15.75
x = 4.5
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