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This worksheet covers Equations Word Problems, which is part of the Equations and Inequalities module in the Middle School Math course. Practice problems are designed to strengthen key concepts and build confidence.
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Set 1 — Foundation
If a number is multiplied by 3 and then decreased by 5, the result is 10. What is the number?
5
10
15
20
A rectangle has a length that is 4 meters longer than its width. If the width is w meters, what is the expression for the area?
4w
w(w + 4)
w + 4
w - 4
If 5 times a number is equal to 25, what is the number?
5
10
15
20
The sum of a number and 12 is equal to 30. What is the number?
18
20
22
24
A person has $50. If they spend x dollars, how much money do they have left?
50 - x
50 + x
x - 50
x + 50
If twice a number is decreased by 3, the result is 9. What is the number?
6
7
8
9
A store sells pencils for $0.50 each. If a student buys p pencils, how much do they spend?
0.5p
p + 0.5
0.5 + p
p - 0.5
If a number is divided by 4 and then increased by 6, the result is 10. What is the number?
16
14
12
8
A person is 3 years older than their sibling. If their sibling is s years old, how old is the person?
s + 3
s - 3
3s
s / 3
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If the difference between a number and 7 is equal to 5, what is the number?
12
10
8
6