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 4 — Mastery
A number is increased by 7 and then multiplied by 3 to get 36. What is the number?
3
9
6
12
Twice a number decreased by 5 equals 15. What is the number?
10
12.5
7.5
20
If 4 times a number minus 2 equals 10, what is the number?
3
4
5
6
A number is divided by 5 and then increased by 3 to equal 8. What is the number?
25
20
15
30
Three times a number plus 4 equals 25. What is the number?
5
7
8
9
If the sum of a number and 12 equals 30, what is the number?
12
18
20
15
A number is multiplied by 4 and then decreased by 6 to equal 10. What is the number?
4
5
6
7
If the difference between a number and 9 is 6, what is the number?
3
6
15
12
A number when increased by 5 gives 20. What is the number?
10
15
25
30
If 5 times a number plus 3 equals 23, what is the number?
4
5
6
7
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