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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 5 — Mastery
A number is multiplied by 4 and then increased by 6 to get 38. What is the number?
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If 3 times a number decreased by 5 equals 16, what is the number?
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Maria has twice as many apples as John. If the total number of apples is 36, how many apples does John have?
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A rectangle's length is 3 times its width. If the perimeter is 48, what is the width?
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If a number is divided by 3 and then increased by 4, the result is 10. What is the number?
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Tom has 5 more than twice the amount of money that Jerry has. If together they have 55 dollars, how much does Tom have?
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A book costs 15 dollars more than a notebook. If the total cost for both is 45 dollars, what is the cost of the notebook?
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Two times a number decreased by 12 equals 26. What is the number?
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A certain number is divided by 4, and then 3 is added to it, resulting in 7. What is the number?
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If five times a number plus 2 equals 32, what is the number?
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