Equations and Inequalities: What, Me Wordy? True or False

1. Which algebraic equation models the following word problem?

Find three consecutive numbers whose sum is 33.->x(x + 1)(x + 2) = 33
2. Which algebraic equation models the following word problem?

Separate the number 132 into two parts, one of which is twice the other.->3x = 132
3. Which algebraic equations model the following word problem?

In a group of 32 students, the number of right-handed people is 4 less than twice the number of left-handed people.->r = 2l + 4
r + l = 32
4. Which algebraic equations model the following word problem?
The sum of two numbers is 19, and their difference is 5.->3x = 24
5. Which algebraic equation models the following word problem?

A rectangle is 2 times as long as it is wide. If the perimeter is 240 cm, what is the width?->2(2w) + 2w = 240
6. Which algebraic expression models the following word problem?

On a special quiz, you get 5 points for every word problem answered correctly, 3 points for every algebra problem, and 1 point for spelling your name right.->3w + 5a
7. Which algebraic equations model the following word problem?

Jane is carrying 8 coins total. She has one fewer nickel than twice the number of quarters.->n = 2q – 1
n + q = 8
8. Which algebraic equation models the following word problem?

Maria has $13 to spend on smooth, delicious chocolate candies. Her favorite type is on sale for 75 cents per piece. How many can she buy?->0.75x ≤ 13
9. Which algebraic equation models the following word problem?

How does the area of a triangle change if you increase the base by 2 and double the height?->A = (b + 2)h
10. Which algebraic equation models the following word problem?

The product of two consecutive negative numbers is 30.->(-x)(-x + 1) = 30

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