Lesson 3: Word Problems

For word problems, first write the equation. Then solve it.

Emma had 18 stickers. Now she has 42. How many did she buy?

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Equation: 18 + x = 42. Subtract 18. x = 24.

Six tickets cost $72. How much is one ticket?

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Equation: 6x = 72. Divide by 6. x = 12.

A baker put 63 cookies into 9 boxes. How many cookies per box?

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Equation: 9x = 63. Divide by 9. x = 7.