Activity: Real-World Algebra Stations
Create and solve a two-step equation for each scenario.
Station 1: Mobile Phone Plan
A mobile phone plan costs $20 per month, plus $2 for every gigabyte of data used. This month, the bill was $32.
Task: Write and solve an equation to find out how many gigabytes (g) were used.
Equation: _________________
Solution: g = ___
Station 2: Taxi Fare
A taxi ride has a flat fee of $5, plus $3 for every kilometre driven. The total fare was $23.
Task: Write and solve an equation to find out how many kilometres (k) were driven.
Equation: _________________
Solution: k = ___
Station 3: Savings Goal
You have $50 saved already. You save an extra $10 each week. Your goal is to save $150 for a new bike.
Task: Write and solve an equation to find out how many weeks (w) it will take to reach your goal.
Equation: _________________
Solution: w = ___