Writing equations 0 Overview Using this Resource Connecting to the Curriculum Marking Student Responses Further Resources This task is about writing equations. Fill in the boxes to complete each equation which describes the word problem. Question 1Change answer a) Rose is playing darts. She needs a total score of 40 points to win the game and her score is already 27 points. a) Rose is playing darts. She needs a total score of 40 points to win the game and her score is already 27 points. Complete the equation, where x is the score Rose needs to get on her next throw to win the game. + x = Question 1Change answer b) Anaru has $385 in his savings account. After he buys some old CDs worth $17 each he has $300 left in his account. b) Anaru has $385 in his savings account. After he buys some old CDs worth $17 each he has $300 left in his account. Complete the equation, where n is the number of old CDs Anaru bought. — ( × n ) = Question 1Change answer c) George makes wooden puzzles and sells them on the Internet. The cost of each puzzle is $6 for materials and $20 for labour. It costs $12 to have an order posted out. You have $350 to spend. c) George makes wooden puzzles and sells them on the Internet. The cost of each puzzle is $6 for materials and $20 for labour. It costs $12 to have an order posted out. You have $350 to spend. Complete the equation below to show n, the number of puzzles you can buy for $350. n × ( + ) + = Task administration: This task can be completed with pencil and paper or online with some auto-marking. Level: 5 Curriculum info: Maths, Number and Algebra, Equations and expressions Keywords: equations, linear equations, number sentences Description of task: Students complete linear equations for three practical word problems. Answers/responses: Y10 (10/1998) a) 27, 40 easy b) 385, 17, 300 easy c) x × (6 + 20) + 12 = 350 or x × (20 + 6) + 12 = 350 moderate Which taxi company? Cost of communication Free fall velocity Algebra arrays Auntie's age Antarctic temperatures Going fishing Delivering papers Speed and distance Equations for ages Washing machine repairs II Algebra addition squares TV repairs Internet cost Parking charges Writing equations II Garden perimeter and area Bike repairs Organising the school dance Christmas roast Motel costs Savings account II Using a formula I Length, area and algebra Taxi charges Working out perimeters Hare's progress Rescue helicopters Washing machine repair Car maintenance Post a parcel Printing costs Visiting Moa Island Solving for x Graphs, gradients and intercepts Always, sometimes or never?
