1. Connecting Words and Equations Lesson 15.1

2. Write the Equation for the Word Sentence 14 is 12 more than a number 14 = n + 12 8.09 less than a number equals 44.2 n – 8.09 = 44.2 A number divided by 2 3/4 is 5/6. n / 2 ¾ = 5/6 -16 times a number is -144 -16n = -144

3. Write the Equation A redwood tree that is 320 feet high is six times taller than a pine tree. How tall is the pine tree? The school supply store sold 35 review books for a total of $278.25. What was the price of each book?

4. Write the Equation How many weeks will you need to work in order to earn $340.50 if you earn $56.75 per week? Three and one-half cups of milk were poured from a container. There were five cups left in the container. How many cups of milk were originally in the container?

5. Write the Equation A number multiplied by 1.4 is 9.8. Find the number. Anthony sold his pair of inline skates for $45 less than what he paid for them. If he sold the skates for $65.50, how much did he originally pay for them?

6. Write the Equation The width of a rectangle is 4 cm less than the length. If the width is 7.2 cm, what is the length? Bonus question… what is the area of the rectangle above? Bonus question #2: What is the perimeter?

7. Write the Equation Lauren is saving to buy four tickets to a concert. The cost is $76. If she has already saved $47, how much more money does she need? Marshall Middle School has 1,050 sixth graders. This is 110 fewer sixth graders than last year. How many sixth graders went to Marshall last year?

8. Homework Practice Workbook 15.1