For each of the problems below, write an algebraic EQUATION.
A number increased by nine is fifteen.
Twice a number is eighteen.
Four less than a number is twenty
A number divided by six is eight.
Twice a number, decreased by twenty-nine, is seven.
Thirty-two is twice a number increased by eight
The quotient of fifty and five more than a number is ten
Twelve is sixteen less than four times a number
Lani is x years old. In thirteen years she will be twenty-four years old.
Each piece of candy costs 25 cents. The price of h pieces of candy is $2.00
Suzanne made a withdrawal of d dollars from her savings account. Her old balance was $350, and her new balance is $280.
A large pizza pie with 15 slices is shared among p students so that each student's share is 3 slices.
Classwork
Put the students in groups.
Randomly pass out the problems below.
In their group, they need to come up with a small skit for a situation that represents the equation they were given.
One at a time groups will come up and present. The students watching need to figure out which algebraic expression matches the situation being acted out.