1.   What is the first step in solving 4x – 3 = 9?
    A. Divide each side of the equation by 4.
    B. Add 3 to each side of the equation.
    C. Divide each side of the equation by –3.
    D. Subtract 3 from each side of the equation.
    Hint

  2.   When you add 6 to the product of a number and 10, the result is 36. Solve 10n + 6 = 36 to find the number.
    A. 4 B. 3
    C. 6 D. 2
    Hint

  3.   Solve 5r - 7 = 38.
    A. 5 B. 6
    C. 9 D. 14
    Hint

  4.   Solve –2p + 7 = 11.
    A. 4 B. 2
    C. -2 D. 12
    Hint

  5.   Solve 10 – 6s = -32.
    A. 5 B. 7
    C. -5 D. -7
    Hint



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