Algebra I | Fun Learning Quest for Kids

You're babysitting and earn $10 per hour, plus a $5 tip for cleaning up. Your total earnings can be modeled by the equation E = 10h + 5. If you earned $45 total, how many hours did you work? This is a classic two-step linear equation. Solve it like a detective: undo the addition first, then the multiplication.

While comparing two streaming plans, you write the equation 5x - 3 = 2x + 9 to find when the costs are equal. To solve for x, you need to get all variable terms on one side. What's the first best move?

Your weekly budget allows you to spend up to $50 on games and snacks. You already bought snacks for $14, and each game costs $6. Which inequality represents the number of games (g) you can buy? Solve it: 6g + 14 ≤ 50. What is the maximum whole number of games?