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(CETS Math) Word Problem Drills 1 & 2

1) The document provides 10 word problems involving algebraic expressions. 2) For each problem, the user is asked to write a corresponding algebraic equation in terms of the given variables. 3) An answer key with the fully written equations is provided for reference.

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(CETS Math) Word Problem Drills 1 & 2

1) The document provides 10 word problems involving algebraic expressions. 2) For each problem, the user is asked to write a corresponding algebraic equation in terms of the given variables. 3) An answer key with the fully written equations is provided for reference.

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Word Problems Drills 1 6.

Today, John’s age (​J​) is three more than


Write the following equations completely. twice Robert’s age (​R​). Express John’s age
3 years from now in terms of ​R​.
1. A number ​x​ is 3 times 5 more than a
number ​y. ​Write their product in terms of ​x​.

7. Write an expression for the number ​j ​that is


one-seventh of 5 less than a number ​k.
2. The age of a daughter (​D​) is 5 years
younger than half the age of her father (​F​).
Express the sum of their ages in terms of ​F.

8. A number ​r​ is three less than five times a


number ​e​. The number ​e ​is the reciprocal of
5 more than a number ​d.​ Express ​r ​in terms
of ​d.
3. Write an equation for a number ​h​ that is 10
more than twice its reciprocal.

9. Consider a two digit number with a value of ​j


in the tens digit and ​k​ in the ones digit.
When the ones digit is halved and the tens
4. Two consecutive odd numbers ​a ​and ​b digit is tripled, the new number is equal to
(where ​a ​> ​b​) have a sum ​s​ that is three the reverse of the original number. Express
times seven less than the bigger odd the new number in terms of ​j ​and ​k​.
number. Express ​s​ in terms of ​b.​

5. The average of three numbers is ​A.​ The first


number is two more than twice the average 10. The average of the first 5 quiz scores of a
and the second number is 3 less than 80% student is 12 and the passing score is 15. If
of the average. Express the third number ​L there are 3 quizzes left in the semester,
in terms of ​A. express the minimum score ​s ​she needs to
achieve in order to pass the class.
Answer Key
1. xy = 15y + 3y​2
2. D + F = 3/2F - 5
3. h= 10 + 2/h
4. S = 3b - 15
5. L = A/5 + 1
6. J + 3 = 6 + 2R
7. J = 1/7 (k - 5)
8. R = 5/(5 + d) - 3
9. 10k + j = 30j + k/2
10. S = 20
Word Problem Drills 2 7. The sum of two consecutive numbers ​s​ and
Write the following equations completely. h (​ where s < h) is equal to 3 less than half
their product. Express this sum in terms of
1. Express the number ​q​ if it is 2 times greater the smaller number. (Hint: Write it as a
than the square root of a number ​z.​ quadratic equation)

2. Let ​x ​and ​y ​ be the numerator and


denominator of a fraction, respectively. If 8. 5 years ago, a mom’s age (​M)​ was three
the numerator is increased by twice the times 5 less than her daughter’s age (​D​).
denominator, and the denominator is Express the sum of their ages today in
decreased by 5 halves of the numerator, terms of ​D.​
express the new fraction in terms of x and y.

9. The square of a number ​t​ is five less than


3. Express the number ​f ​if it is ten times less eight times a number ​v​. Express their
than 2 more the reciprocal of a number ​a.​ difference in terms of ​t​.

4. A number ​u ​is six times less than two more 10. The average of three numbers is equal to ​y.
a number ​w.​ The number ​w ​is half the If the first number is three times the
square of a number ​i​. Express ​i ​in terms of reciprocal of the average and the second
u. number is six greater than the first number,
express the third number ​z​ in terms of ​y.
(No need to simplify).

5. A rectangle’s length ​l​ is three times its width


w.​ Express its new area ​A​ in terms of​ width
if its length is increased by 20% and width
decreased by 40%.

6. 4 years ago, Anna’s age (​A)​ was one third


Elsa’s age (​E​). Write an equation for the
product of their ages 4 years from now in
terms of ​E​.
Answer Key:
1. Q = 2(z)​1/2
x + 2y
2. y − 5x
2
1 1
3. 10 (2 + a)
4. i = √12u − 4
5. A = 2.16w​2
6. (E + 8)( 31 E + 4 )
7. ½ ( s​2​ - 3s - 8) = 0
8. 4D - 5
2
​ ​t ​- t 8+ 5
9. t - v =
6
10. z = 3y − y −6

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