1.
The equation
x
+ 3 = 5 is modeled below. To solve this problem using the model, what should you do first?
A.
Add 5 negative counters to the left side of the mat.
B.
Remove 3 positive counters from each side of the mat.
C.
Remove 5 positive counters from the right side of the mat.
D.
Add 3 positive counters to each side of the mat.
Hint
2.
Solve
w
+ 3 = 11.
A.
8
B.
7
C.
14
D.
9
Hint
3.
If you decrease a number by 4 the result is 3. Solve
n
– 4 = 3 to find the number?
A.
1
B.
7
C.
–1
D.
6
Hint
4.
The temperature rose 34°F from 7:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. The temperature was 88°F at 5:00 P.M. Use the equation
t
+ 34 = 88 to find the temperature at 7:00 A.M.
A.
54°F
B.
62°F
C.
52°F
D.
44°F
Hint
5.
Solve 3.2 +
y
= 8.7.
A.
11.9
B.
-3.2
C.
8.7
D.
5.5
Hint