IXL | Choose two-step equations: word problems

Addison brought a set of 8 classic paperbacks to a secondhand store to sell. She was paid cash for the entire set. Before she left, Addison used

of her earnings to purchase a used board game. She had

remaining.

Which equation can you use to find

the value of each paperback in the set?

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Mabel's family wants to switch cell phone plans. Cloud Line Cell Service is offering a one-time discount of

for families that use multiple phones with their service. Mabel's family uses 4 phones, and the salesperson said the first month's payment, which includes the discount and the regular monthly rate for each phone, will be

Which equation can Mabel use to find

the regular monthly rate for each phone?

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Mabel's family wants to switch cell phone plans. Cloud Line Cell Service is offering a one-time discount of

Which equation can Mabel use to find

the regular monthly rate for each phone?

Mabel's family will pay for cell service for 4 phones at a regular monthly rate of

dollars for each phone. They will also receive a discount of $25. The first month's payment will be $71. This equation represents the situation.

4 x	−	25	=	71

monthly cost of cell service for 4 phones		one-time discount		first month's payment

The equation

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can be used to find the regular monthly rate for each phone.

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