1.   Find a solution to the equation using backtracking.
8b – 5 = 19
    A. b = –2 B. b = 3
    C. b = –3 D. b = 2
    Hint

  2.   Find a solution to the equation using guess-check-and-improve.
10a + 4(a + 1) = 32
    A. a = 2 B. a = 7
    C. a = 10 D. a = 4
    Hint

  3.   In a bag of 53 cherry- and watermelon-flavored candies, there are 19 more watermelon than cherry candies. Write an equation to determine how many candies are cherry.
    A. If w = number of watermelon candies, w + (w + 19) = 53.
    B. If c = number of cherry candies, c + 19 = 53.
    C. If c = number of cherry candies, c + (c + 19) = 53.
    D. If w = number of watermelon candies, w + 19 = 53.
    Hint

  4.   In a bag of 53 cherry and watermelon-flavored candies, there are 19 more watermelon than cherry candies. How many cherry candies are there?
    A. 17 B. 19
    C. 36 D. 34
    Hint

  5.   Nine more than a number is the same as 18 less than 4 times the same number. Write an equation that models this statement.
    A. y – 9 = 4y – 18
    B. y + 9 = 4y – 18
    C. y + 9 = 18 – 4y
    D. y – 9 = 18 – 4y
    Hint



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