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

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

  3.   Find a solution to the equation using guess-check-and-improve.
–25 – 3k = –7 + 3k
    A. k = –3 B. k = 1
    C. k = –6 D. k = 4
    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. 36 B. 34
    C. 17 D. 19
    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 = 18 – 4y
    C. y – 9 = 4y – 18
    D. y + 9 = 18 – 4y
    Hint



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