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This worksheet covers Linear Equations Word Problems, which is part of the Linear Equations 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
A number is increased by 5 to give 12. What is the number?
7
8
6
5
If 3 times a number is decreased by 4, the result is 8. What is the number?
4
6
8
12
A rectangle's length is 3 more than its width. If the width is w, what is the length in terms of w?
w + 3
w - 3
3w
3 - w
A bike costs $150. If you save $25 each week, in how many weeks can you buy the bike?
6
5
4
7
If a train travels at a speed of 60 miles per hour, how far will it travel in 3 hours?
180 miles
200 miles
150 miles
300 miles
A store sells pencils for $0.50 each. How much do you pay for 10 pencils?
$4.00
$5.00
$3.50
$6.00
If you have x apples and you buy 5 more, how many apples do you have?
x + 5
x - 5
5x
x / 5
A car travels 40 miles in 1 hour. How far will it go in 5 hours?
200 miles
180 miles
160 miles
220 miles
If you spend $30 and then have $70 left, how much did you start with?
$100
$90
$80
$70
A box holds y toys. If you add 10 more toys, how many toys does the box hold now?
y + 10
y - 10
10y
10 - y
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