Variables in Real-World Equations

Variables in Real-World Equations

Grade 7th Grade · Math · 70 min· Ccss.math.content.7.ee.b.4

What's Included

Learning Objective

I can Solve word problems leading to equations of the form px + q = r and p(x + q) = r, where p, q, and r are specific rational numbers. Solve equations of these forms fluently.

Warm-Up Video

Khan Academy · 4:45

Basic linear equation word problem | 7th grade | Khan Academy

Guided Notes

3 key concepts

  • 1

    Marcia makes $27 on every computer she sells, and her monthly expenses are $10,000.

  • 2

    To calculate Marcia's profit, we can use the equation: Profit = 27x - 10,000, where x is the number of computers sold.

  • 3

    To make a profit, Marcia needs to sell at least 371 computers in a month.

Practice Questions

12 questions · Short answer

Exit Ticket

Quick comprehension check

Devon is saving money to buy a bicycle that costs $150. He has $30 saved already, and he plans to save $10 each week. What is the minimum number of weeks it will take him to save enough money to buy the bicycle?

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