Copyright © Swun Math Grade 6 Unit 5 Lesson 5 Re-Engage
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Re-Engage
Unit 5 Lesson 5: Generate Equations from
Word Problems
Model
1. Phil mows lawns for $10 per hour, and
receives a 15 dollar tip after he finishes
his work. He was paid $55 dollars for
completing one yard. Write an equation
to represent how much he earned.
2. Reese has four more than three times as
many marbles as Ben. He has 31
marbles. Write an equation to represent
how many marbles Reese has.
Structured Guided Practice
Directions: Write an equation for each situation.
Steps:
1. Read and understand the
problem.
2. Identify the variable.
3. Look for key words.
4. Construct the equation.
Jacob has four more than twice as many quarters as
Matthew. He has 20 quarters. Write an equation that
represents the number of quarters Jacob has.
variable:
quarters
q
key
words:
twice as
many
quarters
(2
q
)
four more
(+4)
has 20
quarters
(= 20)
equation:
2q + 4 = 20
variable:
key
words:
equation:
variable:
key
words:
equation:
Copyright © Swun Math Grade 6 Unit 5 Lesson 5 Re-Engage
Re-Engage
Unit 5 Lesson 5: Generate Equations from
Word Problems
Student Practice
Directions: Write an expression for each situation.
1. A county fair charges $15 for admission
and $0.25 per ticket for each ride.
William spent $30 in total at the fair.
Write an equation to represent the
amount of money William spent.
2. Christian made $35 from raking leaves
in his neighborhood for one week. He
made some more money the next week.
He made $60 in total. Write an equation
to represent how much money Christian
made.
3. Andy has 2 more than five times as
many pencils as Jeff. He has 22 pencils.
Write an equation to represent how
many pencils Andy has.
4. Carley has three more than 4 times as
many bracelets as Christina. She has 31
bracelets. Write an equation to represent
how many bracelets Carley has.
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key
words:
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