1.
Find a solution to the equation using backtracking.
8
b
– 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