Two-step equation word problems
The question
How many swims was that?
A pool charges $8 to join and $5 a swim. One swimmer has paid $68.
5x + 8 = 68
5x + 8 = 68
5x = 60 and x = 12 swims
12 swims
- Read it through. The question wants an equation with x, so write one before solving.
- Let x be the unknown. The story says: 5x + 8 = 68.
- Now solve it: 5x = 60 and x = 12 swims, in swims.
How it works.
- 01
Read it through. The question wants an equation with x, so write one before solving.
- 02
Let x be the unknown. The story says: 5x + 8 = 68.
- 03
Now solve it: 5x = 60 and x = 12 swims, in swims.