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

  2.   Find a solution to the equation using backtracking.
    A. s = 15 B. s = 21
    C. s = 24 D. s = 18
    Hint

  3.   Find a solution to the equation using guess-check-and-improve.
    A. n = 1 B. n = 7
    C. n = 2 D. n = 6
    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. 34 B. 36
    C. 17 D. 19
    Hint

  5.   Nine more than a number is the same as 18 less than 4 times the same number. What is the number?
    A. y = –9 B. y = 9
    C. y = –8 D. y = 8
    Hint



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