[Solved] MATH062N Week 5 Solving Application Problems with the Subtraction and Addition Properties of Equality

Q1

Ron’s paycheck this week was $17.43 less than his paycheck last week. His paycheck this week was $103.76. How much was Ron’s paycheck last week?

Q2

Translate and solve the following: The difference of −2d and −3d is equal to the difference of 1/6 and 1/3.

Q3

Melissa’s math book cost $22.85 less than her art book cost. Her math book cost $93.75. How much did her art book cost?

Q4

Translate and solve the following: Three more than the difference of 6s and 5s is equal to the difference of 1/12 and 1/6.

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Q5

Peter paid $9.75 to go to the movies, which was $46.25 less than he paid to go to a concert. How much did he pay for the concert?

Q6

John’s paycheck this week was $9.23 less than his paycheck last week. His paycheck this week was $154.01. How much was John’s paycheck last week?

Q7

Translate and solve the following: 3x less than 2 times the sum of 2x and 1 is equal to the sum of 2 and 5.

Q8

Translate and solve the following: Eight more than the difference of −5s and −6s is equal to the sum of 3 and 7.

 

Solution

Q1

Ron’s paycheck this week was $17.43 less than his paycheck last week. His paycheck this week was $103.76. How much was Ron’s paycheck last week?

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