Math Review: Algebra (Word Problems Involving One & Two Variables)
Identifying the Algebraic Equivalent of a Stated Relationship | Solving Word Problems Involving One & Two Unknowns
Solving Word Problems Involving One and Two Unknowns
1. Ron and Carl are removing cartons from a truck. When Ron removes 1/8 of the cartons and Carl removes 1/4 of the remaining cartons, there are 42 cartons left. How many cartons were originally on the truck?
2. Ticket for a play cost $6.00 each for adults and $3.00 each for children. If 160 of these tickets were bought for a total of $816.00, how many adult tickets were bought?
Answers:
1. 64 cartons
2. 112 adult tickets
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