Road Trip Equations With Multi-Step Setups

Model the first problem on each sheet, including the x = line. Then let students work in pairs and compare their equations before solving.

Write and solve 8 equations from the Mensah family road trip, from gas gallons to meeting Grandma Efua. The directions on the page read: Define x. Write and solve an equation in the box. Give the answer with units. An answer key is included.

Yes, both. We made it for 8th grade algebra, and it works the same at home or at school. At home, a student can work through it alone and then go over it with you, which shows quickly what is solid and what needs another look. In class it works as independent practice, homework or a warm-up, and you can print one copy or a full set.

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.

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.

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.