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

  2.   Find a solution to the equation using backtracking.
    A. x = 11 B. x = 9
    C. x = 8 D. x = 10
    Hint

  3.   Find a solution to the equation using guess-check-and-improve.
–25 – 3k = –7 + 3k
    A. k = 4 B. k = 1
    C. k = –3 D. k = –6
    Hint

  4.   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 = 18 – 4y
    C. y – 9 = 4y – 18
    D. y – 9 = 18 – 4y
    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 = –8 B. y = 8
    C. y = 9 D. y = –9
    Hint



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