Translating Word Problems Into Equations In One Variable -Multiple Choice Questions Quiz

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Question 1:Sarah has 7 more than twice the number of books as Tom. If Tom has 𝑥 books, how many books does Sarah have?

(A) 2𝑥 − 7
(B) 2 + 7𝑥
(C) 2𝑥 + 7
(D) 7𝑥 + 2

Question 2:A number increased by 9 is 2What equation represents this?

(A) 𝑥 + 9 = 24
(B) 𝑥 − 9 = 24
(C) 9𝑥 = 24
(D) 𝑥 = 24 − 9

Question 3: A rectangle’s length is 5 more than its width. Let the width be 𝑥. What is the length?

(A) 5𝑥
(B) 𝑥 + 5
(C) 𝑥 − 5
(D) 5 − 𝑥

Question 4:John is 3 years older than twice his brother’s age. Let 𝑥 be the brother’s age. What is John’s age?

(A) 2 + 3𝑥
(B) 3𝑥 + 2
(C) 2𝑥 − 3
(D) 2𝑥 + 3

Question 5:A number divided by 4 equals Which equation shows this?

(A) 𝑥/4 = 8
(B) 𝑥 × 4 = 8
(C) 𝑥 = 8/4
(D) 8/𝑥 = 4

Question 6:Mike spent half of his savings and has $120 left. Let 𝑥 be his total savings. What equation models this?

(A) 𝑥 + 120 = 2
(B) 𝑥/2 = 120
(C) 𝑥 − 120 = 2
(D) 2𝑥 = 120

Question 7:A train travels at 60 km/h. The distance it travels is 240 km. Let 𝑡 be the time in hours. What equation models this?

(A) 60 + 𝑡 = 240
(B) 𝑡/60 = 240
(C) 60𝑡 = 240
(D) 𝑡 = 60 × 240

Question 8:If 5 more than a number equals 32, which equation shows this?

(A) 𝑥 + 5 = 32
(B) 𝑥 − 5 = 32
(C) 5𝑥 = 32
(D) 𝑥 = 32 − 5

Question 9:A rope is cut into 3 equal parts. One part is 8 meters. What equation shows the total length?

(A) 3𝑥 = 8
(B) 𝑥 − 3 = 8
(C) 3 + 𝑥 = 8
(D) 𝑥/3 = 8

Question 10:A bag of apples costs $2 each. If John pays $14, how many apples did he buy? Let 𝑥 = number of apples.

(A) 𝑥 + 2 = 14
(B) 2 + 𝑥 = 14
(C) 2𝑥 = 14
(D) 2𝑥 + 14 = 0