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

  2.   Solve w + 3 = 11.
    A. 8 B. 7
    C. 9 D. 14
    Hint

  3.   If you decrease a number by 4 the result is 3. Solve n – 4 = 3 to find the number?
    A. 6 B. 7
    C. –1 D. 1
    Hint

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

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



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