Writing Expressions from Word Problems Mrs. Breeding 6th Grade

Annie makes $5 and hour baby sitting one child, and $2 each for every additional child. Write and algebraic expression that can be used to find out how much Annie earn. If Annie babysits 3 children for 2 hours, how much will she earn?

5h + 2c $14.00

A pizza with cheese costs $12, and $1. 50 for extra topping A pizza with cheese costs $12, and $1.50 for extra topping. Write and algebraic expression that can be used to find the cost of a pizza. How much will a cheese pizza with 2 extra toppings cost?

1.50n + 12 $15.00

It costs $7 for a movie ticket, and $2 for each box of candy you buy It costs $7 for a movie ticket, and $2 for each box of candy you buy. Write and algebraic expression that can be used to find how much you will spend. If you buy 1 box of candy with your movie ticket, how much will you spend?

2c + 7 $9

Joel runs twice as far as John Joel runs twice as far as John. Write an algebraic expression that can be used to find how far Joel runs. If John runs 10 miles, how many miles does Joel run?

2n 20 miles

Ashe has a coupon for a $5 discount if he buys 3 video games Ashe has a coupon for a $5 discount if he buys 3 video games. Write an algebraic expression that can be used to find how much Ashe will spend. If the game costs $45 each, how much will Ashe spend?

3g – 5 $130

Steven is paid $1000 a month, plus $50 for every computer he sells Steven is paid $1000 a month, plus $50 for every computer he sells. Write an algebraic expression that can be used to find how much Steven will earn in a month. If Steven sells 6 computers this month, how much will he earn?

Averie is three years less than 3 times as old as her sister Averie is three years less than 3 times as old as her sister. Write an algebraic expression that can be used to find Averie’s age. If Averie’s sister is 5 years old, how old is Averie?

3s – 3 12 years old

Broc has $150 in savings now and plans to save $20 every month Broc has $150 in savings now and plans to save $20 every month. Write and algebraic expression that can be used to find out how much Broc will save. If Broc saves for a year, how much money will he have?

20m + 150 $390

Natalie reads for 30 minutes every day Natalie reads for 30 minutes every day. Write an expression that can be used to find how many minutes Natalie reads. How many minutes does Natalie read in one week?

30d 210 minutes

Lauren sells her bracelets for $3 each after spending $20 on supplies Lauren sells her bracelets for $3 each after spending $20 on supplies. Write an algebraic expression that can be used to find how much Lauren makes selling bracelets. If Lauren sells 20 bracelets, how much money will she make?

3b – 20 $40

Gavin charges $10 each for mowing lawns Gavin charges $10 each for mowing lawns. Write an algebraic expression that can be used to find how much Gavin earns. If Gavin mows 15 lawns, how much money will her earn?

10x $150

Andrew rides his bike at a rate of 10 miles an hour Andrew rides his bike at a rate of 10 miles an hour. Write an algebraic expression that can be used to find how many miles Andrew rode. If Andrew rides for 3 hours, how many miles will he ride?

10h 30 miles