This math topic practices solving algebraic equations that model pricing of meals consisting of different items. It includes addressing multiple algebraic expressions that involve basic operations, substitution, and simplification to reach a simple answer. Each question involves understanding the relationship between different meal combos and their respective costs, expressed through equations. This set of problems is designed to strengthen skills in forming and solving equations in an advanced algebra context. The content is framed within a broader exploration of advanced algebraic concepts.

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Algebra Meals - 3 Meals, 2 Items (Multiple, Simple Substitution, Simple Answer), to Equation Worksheet

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Which equations represent what these meals cost
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a A LaTex expression showing \begin{align*}11d+c &= 32\\3(5c) &= 30\\3c &= ?\end{align*}
b A LaTex expression showing \begin{align*}8d &= 32\\3(2d+2c) &= 30\\c &= ?\end{align*}
c A LaTex expression showing \begin{align*}10d+c &= 32\\3(7c) &= 30\\3c+d &= ?\end{align*}
d A LaTex expression showing \begin{align*}8d+c &= 32\\3(2c) &= 30\\2c &= ?\end{align*}
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Which equations represent what these meals cost
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a A LaTex expression showing \begin{align*}4(5d+4f) &= 112\\5d &= 10\\2d+f &= ?\end{align*}
b A LaTex expression showing \begin{align*}4(4d+4f) &= 112\\5d &= 10\\d &= ?\end{align*}
c A LaTex expression showing \begin{align*}4(4d+4f) &= 112\\5d &= 10\\f &= ?\end{align*}
d A LaTex expression showing \begin{align*}4(3d+4f) &= 112\\4d &= 10\\2d &= ?\end{align*}
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Which equations represent what these meals cost
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a A LaTex expression showing \begin{align*}2n+h &= 16\\3(4n+4h) &= 60\\6h &= ?\end{align*}
b A LaTex expression showing \begin{align*}2n+2h &= 16\\3(2n+4h) &= 60\\3h &= ?\end{align*}
c A LaTex expression showing \begin{align*}2n &= 16\\3(2n+4h) &= 60\\4h &= ?\end{align*}
d A LaTex expression showing \begin{align*}4n &= 16\\3(2n+3h) &= 60\\h &= ?\end{align*}
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Which equations represent what these meals cost
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a A LaTex expression showing \begin{align*}8h &= 40\\2(h+s) &= 14\\h &= ?\end{align*}
b A LaTex expression showing \begin{align*}10h &= 40\\2(h+s) &= 14\\2h &= ?\end{align*}
c A LaTex expression showing \begin{align*}8h &= 40\\2(h+s) &= 14\\s &= ?\end{align*}
d A LaTex expression showing \begin{align*}10h+s &= 40\\2(h) &= 14\\2h+s &= ?\end{align*}
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Which equations represent what these meals cost
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a A LaTex expression showing \begin{align*}9a &= 28\\2(8a+4d) &= 56\\4d &= ?\end{align*}
b A LaTex expression showing \begin{align*}8a &= 28\\2(5a+4d) &= 56\\d &= ?\end{align*}
c A LaTex expression showing \begin{align*}8a &= 28\\2(5a+4d) &= 56\\d+a &= ?\end{align*}
d A LaTex expression showing \begin{align*}7a &= 28\\2(4a+4d) &= 56\\d &= ?\end{align*}
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Which equations represent what these meals cost
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a A LaTex expression showing \begin{align*}8c &= 16\\4(4c+3n) &= 56\\2n &= ?\end{align*}
b A LaTex expression showing \begin{align*}10c &= 16\\4(4c+6n) &= 56\\2n+c &= ?\end{align*}
c A LaTex expression showing \begin{align*}8c &= 16\\4(4c+3n) &= 56\\n &= ?\end{align*}
d A LaTex expression showing \begin{align*}10c+n &= 16\\4(5c+6n) &= 56\\2n+4c &= ?\end{align*}
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Which equations represent what these meals cost
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a A LaTex expression showing \begin{align*}6s &= 6\\4(2s+n) &= 20\\n &= ?\end{align*}
b A LaTex expression showing \begin{align*}4s &= 6\\4(n) &= 20\\n &= ?\end{align*}
c A LaTex expression showing \begin{align*}4s &= 6\\4(n) &= 20\\s+n &= ?\end{align*}
d A LaTex expression showing \begin{align*}4s &= 6\\4(n) &= 20\\s &= ?\end{align*}
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Which equations represent what these meals cost
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a A LaTex expression showing \begin{align*}2(f+4a) &= 18\\5f &= 15\\a &= ?\end{align*}
b A LaTex expression showing \begin{align*}2(f+4a) &= 18\\5f &= 15\\2a &= ?\end{align*}
c A LaTex expression showing \begin{align*}2(f+2a) &= 18\\7f &= 15\\f &= ?\end{align*}
d A LaTex expression showing \begin{align*}2(f+4a) &= 18\\3f &= 15\\a &= ?\end{align*}