3RDQUARTER WORD

PROBLEMS
Ms. Artero, Mrs. Borja & Mrs. Flores
3.1 SOLVING EQUATIONS USING
ADDITION & SUBTRACTION
A veterinary assistant steps on
a scale while holding a cat.
The scale reads 161 pounds.
Alone the assistant weighs 147
pounds. Write and solve an
equation to find the weight of
the cat.
3.1 SOLVING EQUATIONS USING
ADDITION & SUBTRACTION
X + 147 = 161
X = the weight of the cat

X + 147 = 161
- 147 -147
x = 14 pounds
3.2 SOLVING EQUATIONS USING
MULTIPLICATION & DIVISION
The average rainfall in Guam
during the month of August is 4
times the amount in the month of
March. The average rainfall in
Guam in August is 12 inches. Write
and solve an equation to find the
average rainfall in Guam during
the month of March.
3.2 SOLVING EQUATIONS USING
MULTIPLICATION & DIVISION

4x = 12

X is the inches of rainfall in March

X = 3 inches of rainfall
3.2 SOLVING EQUATIONS USING
MULTIPLICATION & DIVISION

The triangles on the left

are similar. Write and
solve an equation to find
the length of the side
marked x.
3.2 SOLVING EQUATIONS USING
MULTIPLICATION & DIVISION

15 𝑥
=
18 21

15 21 = 18𝑥
315 = 18𝑥
17.5 𝑐𝑚 = 𝑥
 3.3 SOLVING MULTI-STEP
EQUATIONS
You spend $13.25 to buy 6 books and a bookmark
at Best Seller in Micronesia Mall. You pay the same
amount for each book you buy, and the bookmark
cost $1.25. Write and solve an equation to find the
cost of one book.
 3.3 SOLVING MULTI-STEP
EQUATIONS

6x + 1.25 = 13.25
- 1.25 - 1.25
Cost: ? Cost: $1.25 6x = 12
6 6
X = cost per book x = $2
 3.4 SOLVING EQUATIONS WITH
VARIABLES ON BOTH SIDES

Each yoga class at Guam Taekwondo Gym costs $10

for nonmembers. If you are a member of the gym, you
pay a one-time joining fee of $45, and each yoga
class costs $5. Write and solve an equation to find the
number of yoga classes you must take to justify
becoming a member.
 3.4 SOLVING EQUATIONS WITH
VARIABLES ON BOTH SIDES

Members Nonmembe 5x + 45 = 10x

rs
Fee $45 0 -5x -5x
Yoga Class $5 $10 45 = 5x
5 5
x = number of classes
9 = x
 3.7 FORMULAS AND FUNCTIONS

The electrical power rating P, in watts, of an electrical

appliance is given by the formula P = VI, where V is the
voltage and I is the current in amps.

Solve for the formula for I.

 3.7 FORMULAS AND FUNCTIONS

Solve for the formula for I. P = VI

P = VI
V V

P=I
V
3.8 RATES, RATIOS, AND PERCENTS

You spend $2.34 on 6

pounds of bananas.
What is the cost per
pound?
 3.8 RATES, RATIOS, AND PERCENTS
6 pounds $2.34 X = cost per pound

= 6 = 2.34
1 x

6x = 2.34
1 pound
6x = 2.34
= ? 6 6

x = $0.39