Why do comparison problems have x on both sides?

Each plan or person has its own starting amount and rate. Setting the two expressions equal finds when they match. Mateo and Aiko's savings is one example on the page.

What kinds of problems are on the road trip sheet?

Gas cost, distance and speed, meeting and catch up problems, consecutive mile markers, a cabin rate and splitting a dinner bill. Each one asks students to define x and give units.

8th Grade Equation Word Problems Worksheets

Ages 13-14 · Free previews · Print-ready PDFs

Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher

An equation word problem turns a situation into an equation, often with the variable on both sides when two plans or people are compared. There are 2 sheets for 8th grade here, both with answer keys. Write and Solve Equations, Variables on Both Sides compares gym fees, bike rentals and plant heights, and Road Trip Equations With Multi-Step Setups follows the Mensah family over two pages. Both practice 8.EE.C.7.B.

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Road Trip Equations With Multi-Step Setups

Grade8th Grade

TopicAlgebra

$Write and Solve Equations, Variables on Both Sides - 8th Grade Algebra worksheet preview$

Write and Solve Equations, Variables on Both Sides

Grade8th Grade

TopicAlgebra

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Frequently Asked Questions

Define x as the unknown, write an expression for each quantity, then set the two equal. For two gyms, 40 + 25x = 10 + 30x compares the costs after x months. Solve and answer with units.

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