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Copy 10/29: Solving Equations Word Problems

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Question 1

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UPS charges $7 for the first pound and $0.20 for each additional pound. FedEx charges $5 for the first pound and $0.30 for each additional pound. How many pounds will it take for UPS and FedEx to cost the same?

Write an equation to solve this problem. Use x as the variable. DO NOT put in any spaces.

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Question 2

2.

UPS charges $7 for the first pound and $0.20 for each additional pound. FedEx charges $5 for the first pound and $0.30 for each additional pound. How many pounds will it take for UPS and FedEx to cost the same?

Answer (write the number only)

Question 3

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UPS charges $7 for the first pound and $0.20 for each additional pound. FedEx charges $5 for the first pound and $0.30 for each additional pound.

How much will the package cost when it costs the same? Answer (write number only)

Question 4

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Bill weighs 120 pounds and is gaining 10 pounds per month. Phil weighs 204 pounds and is losing 4 pounds per month. How many months will it take for Bill to Weigh the same as Phil?

Write an equation to solve this problem. Use x as the variable. DO NOT put in any spaces.

Question 5

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Bill weighs 120 pounds and is gaining 10 pounds per month. Phil weighs 204 pounds and is losing 4 pounds per month. How many months will it take for Bill to Weigh the same as Phil?

Answer (write the number only)

Question 6

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Bill weighs 120 pounds and is gaining 10 pounds per month. Phil weighs 204 pounds and is losing 4 pounds per month.

How much will Bill and Phil weigh when they weigh the same amount? Answer (write the number only)