1.   Solve 5 - =
    A. 5 B. 15
    C. -5 D. -15
    Hint

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

  3.   Solve the equation 7b + 3 = 5 + 7b.
    A. 0 B. The equation is an identity, so it is true for all values of b.
    C. The equation has no solution. D. 2
    Hint

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

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



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