Basic Algebra Homework Assignment

Word Problems for Next Wednesday

1. Bob has five fewer books on Intermediate Algebra then his friend Nat, who has 17 books. Altogether, how many books do they have?

2. Edgar’s car is moving three times faster than Laura’s car. If Laura is going 25 miles per hour, what’s the difference in speed between the Edgars car and Laura’s car?

3. Bob has five fewer books on Intermediate Algebra then his friend Nat, who has 17 books. Altogether, how many books do they have?

4. Two small jugs [ of the same size] and one large jug can hold 8 cups of water.  One large jug minus one small jug constitutes 2 cups of water.  How many cups of  water can each jug hold?

5. Half a number, plus 5 is 11.What is the number?

6. Half a number plus 5, is 11.What is the number?

7. Peg has six times as many dimes as quarters. She has 21 coins totaling $2.55. How many of each type of coin does she have?

Hint: TRY D= # dimes Q= # quarters