This activity gets at the heart of algebraic reasoning and setting up equations with one variable to solve real-world problems. The worksheet has only one problem, but it requires that learners first use their own reasoning capabilities to understand the solution and then build an algebraic equation.  

Common Core

6.EE.B.5 6.EE.B.6 6.EE.B.7 6.EE.B.8 MP3 MP4