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Copyright © Swun MathCopyright © Swun Math Grade 8 Unit 4 Lesson 11 P TE

Structured Guided Practice

(A/B Partners Practice)

Directions: Write an equation and solve. Label the answer.

1. The quotient of a number and seven, decreased by six, is 8.

x = a number

Solution:

푥푥

7

−6 = 8

+6 + 6

푥푥

7 =^14

( 7 )

푥푥

7

= 14 ( 7 )

푥푥= 98

2. A repairperson charges $55 for a service call to fix a washing machine plus $62 per hour
   to fix the machine. If the repairperson charged the Smith family three hundred ninety-
   six dollars to fix their washer, how many hours did the repair take?

x = number of hours for job

Solution:

55 + 62 푥푥= 396

− 55 − 55

62 푥푥= 341

62 푥푥

62

=

341

62

푥푥= 5.5

5.5 hours