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 3 positive counters to each side of the mat.
    C. Add 5 negative counters to the left side of the mat.
    D. Remove 5 positive counters from the right side of the mat.
    Hint

  2.   Solve 5 = t – 6.
    A. 1 B. –1
    C. 10 D. 11
    Hint

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

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

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



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