1.   An equation that is true for every value of the variable is called a(n) ______.
    A. equivalency B. representation
    C. empty set D. identity
    Hint

  2.   Solve the equation y = -3y + 4.
    A. y = -2 B. identity
    C. y = 16 D. y = 1
    Hint

  3.   Solve the equation b + 3 = b.
    A. b = -9 B. b = -1
    C. no solution D. b = 5
    Hint

  4.   Solve the equation 4 – x = -x + 6.
    A. no solution B. x = 3
    C. x = -5 D. x = 10
    Hint

  5.   Solve the equation
y + 2 – 3y = 3 – 2y – 1.
    A. no solution B. y = -1
    C. identity D. y = 1
    Hint



Glencoe
The McGraw-Hill Companies