Equations and Word Problems

1. Solve
3 ( 5 x−2 ) +4 x=9 x+6−2 x

2. 20 = 3 – (x + 5)

3. The length of a rectangle is 2 cm longer than its width. The perimeter of the rectangle is 24
cm. Determine the dimensions of the rectangle (length and width).
4. Samantha can run one mile in 8 minutes. At this rate, how long will it take for her to run 5
miles?
5. There are two numbers whose sum is 72. One number is twice the other. What are the
numbers?

6. Michael is two years older than John, and Devon is three times the age of Michael. The sum of
the ages all three persons age is 52. How old is each person.
7. Mary’s father is four times as old as Mary. Five years ago he was seven times as old. How old
is each now?
8. The length of a rectangle is twice as much as its width. The perimeter of the rectangle is 18
cm. Determine the dimensions of the rectangle (length and width).

9. On the weekend Sam played 4 more games than Alex did, and together they played 12 games.
How many games did Alex play?

10. Paul is 3 years older than Jack. Four years ago the sum of their ages was nine. How old is
each person?

11. Alice is 2 years older than Bobby who is twice as old as Carol.
If the total of the ages of Alice, Bobby and Carol is 27 years, how old is Bobby?

12. Andrew is two years older than Beatrice, and Chris is three years younger than Beatrice. The
product of Andrew's age and Chris' age is 66.
How old is Beatrice?