PDF REAL LIFE EQUATIONS- #1 Directions equation - Math Worksheets REAL LIFE EQUATIONS- #1. Directions: Solve each problem below by writing an equation that matches the situation. Then solve your equation to find the solution to the problem. 1) Desiree made 100 cookies this week. She baked 4 more than three times the total she made last week. How many cookies did she bake last week.