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

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

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

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

  5.   Solve x + 9 = 11.
    A. 2 B. 9
    C. 11 D. -2
    Hint



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