1.
Consider the equation 2
x
+ 16 = 3
x
- 1. Which value for
x
satisfies the equation?
A.
3
B.
15
C.
D.
17
Hint
2.
An equation that is true for every value of the variable is called a(n) ______.
A.
identity
B.
empty set
C.
equivalency
D.
representation
Hint
3.
Solve the equation 7
b
+ 3 = 5 + 7
b
.
A.
2
B.
0
C.
The equation is an identity, so it is true for all values of
b
.
D.
The equation has no solution.
Hint
4.
Solve the equation
y
= -3
y
+ 4.
A.
y
= 1
B.
identity
C.
y
= 16
D.
y
= -2
Hint
5.
Solve the equation 4 –
x
= -
x
+ 6.
A.
no solution
B.
x
= 10
C.
x
= 3
D.
x
= -5
Hint