1.   Write an expression and an equation for the situation.A ranch had 17 horses. They sold 8 horses. How many do they have left?
    A. Expression: 17 − 8; Equation: 17 − 8 = 11 B. Expression: 8 − 17; Equation: 8 − 17 = 9
    C. Expression: 17 + 8; Equation: 17 + 8 = 25 D. Expression: 17 − 8; Equation: 17 − 8 = 9
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  2.   Write an expression and an equation for the situation. A hairbrush costs $6. Roberta's mother bought 3 hairbrushes. How much did they cost?
    A. Expression: $6 × 3; Equation: $6 × 3 = $15 B. Expression: $6 ÷ 3; Equation: $6 ÷ 3 = $3
    C. Expression: $6 ÷ 3; Equation: $6 ÷ 3 = $2 D. Expression: $6 × 3; Equation: $6 × 3 = $18
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  3.   Find a number that makes the equation true.

7 × ___ = 9 + 5

    A. 5 B. 4
    C. 2 D. 3
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  4.   Find a number that makes the equation true.

___ ÷ 5 = 3 × 3

    A. 45 B. 30
    C. 40 D. 35
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  5.   How can you tell the difference between an expression and an equation?
    A. The numbers in an equation are greater than the numbers in an expression. B. An expression has a multiplication or division sign.
    C. An equation has an equals sign. D. An expression has an equal sign.
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