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

  2.   Solve 5r - 7 = 38.
    A. 6 B. 5
    C. 9 D. 14
    Hint

  3.   Solve 4z + 8 = 40.
    A. 28 B. 10
    C. 8 D. 4
    Hint

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

  5.   Suppose you spend $6 for lunch at an arcade. Each game you play costs $0.75. How many games can you play if you brought $15 to spend?
    A. 11 games B. 12 games
    C. 10 games D. 13 games
    Hint



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