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1. The average lifespan of a tiger is 17 years. This is 3 years less than the average lifespan of a lion. What is the average lifespan of a lion?Define: Equation: Answer:______

2. Sarah earns $6 per hour helping her grandmother. How many hours does she need to work to earn $48?Define: Equation: Answer:______

3. The Oriental Pearl Tower in China is 1,535 feet tall. It is 280 feet shorter than the Canadian National Tower in Canada. What is the height of the Canadian National Tower?Define: Equation: Answer:______

4. A shark can swim at an average speed of 25 miles per hour. At this rate, how far can a shark swim in 2.4 hours?Define: Equation: Answer:______

5. Amy sent 574 text messages last week. On average, how many messages did she send each day?Define: Equation: Answer:______

6. Last week, Tiffany practiced her bassoon a total of 7 hours. This was 2 hours more than she practiced the previous week. How many hours did Tiffany practice the previous week?Define: Equation: Answer:______

Pre-Algebra

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7. Brandy wants to buy a digital camera that costs $300. Suppose she saves $15 each week. In how many weeks will she have enough money for the camera?Define: Equation: Answer:______

8. In a recent presidential election, Ohio had 20 electoral votes. This is 14 votes less than Texas had. How many electoral votes did Texas have?Define: Equation: Answer:______

9. A hurricane travels at 20.88 kilometers per hour. The distance from Cuba to Key West is 145 kilometers. How long will it take the hurricane to travel from Cuba to Key West?Define: Equation: Answer:______

10. Zach is 15 12 years old. This is 3 years younger than his brother Lou. How old is Lou?

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11. A race car can travel at a rate of 205 miles per hour. At this rate, how far would it travel in 3 hours?Define: Equation: Answer:______

Pre-Algebra

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12. The Miami Heat scored 79 points. This was 13 points more than the Chicago Bulls. How many points did the Chicago Bulls score?Define: Equation: Answer:______

Pre-Algebra