Module 4 Introduction 

 
1. Write an algebraic expression for each word phrase.  
12 more than m 4 more than twice x   your aunt’s age a  
machines   minus 25  
 
 
 

the total number of  9 less than k   twice x  

seashells s  divided by 
10 
 
 
 
 
2. For a walk-a-thon a sponsor committed to give you a flat fee of $5 plus 
$2 for every mile m you walk. Write an expression for the total amount 
you will collect from your sponsor at the end of the walk-athon. 
 
 
 
 
3. You and four friends plan a surprise party. Each of you contributes the 
same amount of money x for food. Write an algebraic expression for the 
total amount of money contributed for food. 
 
 
 
 
4. A cell phone company charges $40 per month plus a $35 activation fee.  
a. Write an expression for the total cost for m months.  
 
 
 
b. How much would it cost to use the service for 10 months? 
 
 
 
 5. For babysitting, Nicole charges a flat fee of $3, plus $5 per hour. 
a. Write an equation for the cost y , after x  hours of babysitting. 
 
 
 
b. How many hours would she need to work to earn $38? Show your 
work.  
 
 
 
 
 
6. A plumber charges $25 for a service call plus $50 per hour of service.  
a. Write an equation to represent the total charges y , based on the 
hours x of service.  
 
 
 
b. If the total service charges are $225, how many hours did the 
plumber work? Show your work.