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The document presents five word problems involving linear equations. Each problem requires the reader to set up and solve equations based on given conditions, such as average speed, age relationships, dimensions of a field, costs of items, and travel times. The problems are designed to practice and apply skills in algebra and problem-solving.

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3 Word Problems

The document presents five word problems involving linear equations. Each problem requires the reader to set up and solve equations based on given conditions, such as average speed, age relationships, dimensions of a field, costs of items, and travel times. The problems are designed to practice and apply skills in algebra and problem-solving.

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WORD PROBLEMS: LINEAR EQUATIONS.

1. Kate took 5 hours to travel the 250km from Auckland to Taupo.


Her average speed for the 1st 3 hours is v km/h
Her average speed for the last 2 hours was 10 km/h less than for the 1st 3
hours.
Find her average speed during the 1st 3 hours of the trip.

2. My son is 31 years younger than me.


In 1 year’s time, my son’s age will be one quarter of my current age.
How old am I now?

3. A field is length x m and the width is 12m less.


If I add 30m to the length and the width, the perimeter doubles.
Find the original dimensions of the field.

4. A chocolate shake costs $2 less than a smoothie.


If 5 chocolate shakes and 3 fruit smoothies cost $30, find the cost of a
smoothie.

5. If Jo walks 6km at x km/h and 10 km at (2x) km/hour her journey takes a total
of 2 hours.
Form an equation and solve it to find x.

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