Write One-Step Expressions (Word Problems) Quiz

<p>Brenda had `c` coins in her pocket. Unfortunately, she has a hole in her pocket and `8` coins fell out while she was walking to school. </p><p>How many coins does Brenda have left in her pocket after some fell out? Write an expression using `c` and `8`.</p>

<p>At the pet store, there are `30` goldfish in an aquarium. Fred went to the store and bought `f` fish from the aquarium. </p><p>How many fish are left in the aquarium after Fred bought some? Write an expression using `30` and `f`.</p>

<p>Gemma entered her dog, Hamlet, into a dog show. Hamlet won a prize of `m` dollars for placing third in the show. It cost Gemma `$50` to register Hamlet for the show. </p><p>How much money does Gemma have left from her dog show earnings? Write an expression using `m` and `50`.</p>

<p>Sidney is `62` inches tall. His friend, Anthony, is `t` inches shorter than Sidney. </p><p>How tall is Anthony? Write an expression using `62` and `t`.</p>

<p>Brooke spent last weekend planting flowers around her house. On Saturday, Brooke planted `f` flowers. Sunday she had less time, so she planted `15` fewer flowers than she did on Saturday. </p><p>How many flowers did Brooke plant on Sunday? Write an expression using `f` and `15`.</p>

<p>A volunteer organization is packing baskets of treats for senior citizens during the holiday season. On Saturday the volunteers were able to prepare `42` baskets. On Sunday, there were `b` fewer baskets that were prepared. </p><p>How many baskets did the volunteers prepare on Sunday? Write an expression using `42` and `b`.</p>

<p>Jennifer is a great coupon shopper! Last week, her grocery bill came to `g` dollars. After she handed the cashier all her coupons, her bill was decreased by `$7.50`.</p><p>How much did Jennifer pay for her groceries after she used the coupons? Write an expression using `g` and `7.50`.</p>

<p>Braylon has `p` pets at home. Darron has `2` fewer pets than Braylon does. </p><p>How many pets does Darron have? Write an expression using `p` and `2`.</p>