Grade 8 Equation Word Problems Worksheet

Solve real-world problems by setting up and solving linear equations. This worksheet covers various scenarios requiring algebraic thinking.

Grade 8 Math Math Word ProblemsEquation Word Problems

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Short AnswerFill in the BlanksMultiple ChoiceLong Answer

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CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.8.EE.B.5CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.8.EE.C.7

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Grade 8MathAlgebraWord ProblemsEquations

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Equation Word Problems

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Read each word problem carefully. Set up an equation to represent the problem, then solve the equation to find the answer. Show all your work.

1. A number increased by 7 is equal to 23. What is the number?

2. Three times a number decreased by 5 is 16. Find the number.

Translate the following sentences into algebraic equations. Use 'x' for the unknown number.

3. The sum of a number and 12 is 30:

4. Twice a number is 44:

5. Ten less than a number is 15:

6. Sarah bought a book for $15 and two pens. If she spent a total of $21, how much did each pen cost?

7. The perimeter of a rectangle is 36 cm. If the length is 10 cm, what is the width?

6 cm

8 cm

13 cm

16 cm

8. A car travels at a constant speed. If it covers 240 miles in 4 hours, how long will it take to cover 360 miles at the same speed?

9. The sum of three consecutive integers is 72. What are the integers?