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

  2.   Find a solution to the equation using backtracking.
    A. x = 11 B. x = 10
    C. x = 9 D. x = 8
    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 c = number of cherry candies, c + (c + 19) = 53.
    B. If w = number of watermelon candies, w + (w + 19) = 53.
    C. If c = number of cherry candies, c + 19 = 53.
    D. If w = number of watermelon candies, w + 19 = 53.
    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 = 18 – 4y
    B. y – 9 = 4y – 18
    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 = –9 B. y = 8
    C. y = 9 D. y = –8
    Hint



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