1.   The equation x + 3 = 5 is modeled below. To solve this problem using the model, what should you do first?
   
    A. Remove 5 positive counters from the right side of the mat.
    B. Add 5 negative counters to the left side of the mat.
    C. Add 3 positive counters to each side of the mat.
    D. Remove 3 positive counters from each side of the mat.
    Hint

  2.   Solve x + 3.57 = 6.87.
    A. 2.43 B. 3.20
    C. 3.30 D. 10.44
    Hint

  3.   The sum of the measures of the angles of a triangle is 180°. Find the missing measure.
   
    A. 75 B. 90
    C. 80 D. 100
    Hint

  4.   Solve 1 = p - 16.
    A. 17 B. 16
    C. -15 D. 1
    Hint

  5.   Solve 3.2 + y = 8.7.
    A. 11.9 B. 8.7
    C. -3.2 D. 5.5
    Hint



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