1.   What is the first step in solving 4x – 3 = 9?
    A. Divide each side of the equation by 4.
    B. Add 3 to each side of the equation.
    C. Subtract 3 from each side of the equation.
    D. Divide each side of the equation by –3.
    Hint

  2.   When you add 6 to the product of a number and 10, the result is 36. Solve 10n + 6 = 36 to find the number.
    A. 3 B. 4
    C. 6 D. 2
    Hint

  3.   At a local lake, you can rent canoes for a flat fee of $5.00, plus an additional fee of $2.00 per hour. If you have $15.00, use the equation
15 = 2h + 5 to determine how many hours you can use the canoe.
    A. 4 hours B. 5 hours
    C. 10 hours D. 7.5 hours
    Hint

  4.   Solve –2p + 7 = 11.
    A. 12 B. 4
    C. -2 D. 2
    Hint

  5.   Solve 10 – 6s = -32.
    A. 7 B. 5
    C. -7 D. -5
    Hint



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