Translating Words to Linear Equations Practice Test

Solve the following story problem:

Jack and Aaron go to the sporting goods store. Jack buys a glove for and wiffle bats for each. Jack has left over. Aaron spends all his money on hats for each and jerseys. Aaron started with more than Jack. How much does one jersey cost?

Teachers at an elementary school have devised a system where a student's good behavior earns him or her tokens. Examples of such behavior include sitting quietly in a seat and completing an assignment on time. Jim sits quietly in his seat 2 times and completes assignments 3 times, earning himself 27 tokens. Jessica sits quietly in her seat 9 times and completes 6 assignments, earning herself 69 tokens. How many tokens is each of these two behaviors worth?