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3-1 Solving Equations using Addition or Subtraction


Multiple Choice
Identify the letter of the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
 
 
Solve the equation. Use algebra tiles if necessary.
 

 1. 
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a.
3
c.
–2
b.
2
d.
1
 

 2. 
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a.
2
c.
–10
b.
–2
d.
10
 

 3. 
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a.
–8
c.
9
b.
–10
d.
–9
 

 4. 
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a.
–15
c.
–17
b.
15
d.
17
 
 
Solve the equation.
 

 5. 
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a.
14
c.
–6
b.
6
d.
–14
 

 6. 
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a.
1
c.
15
b.
–15
d.
–1
 

 7. 
Solve y - (–11) = –15
a.
–4
c.
4
b.
26
d.
–26
 

 8. 
Solve –4 - m = –8
a.
–12
c.
12
b.
–4
d.
4
 

 9. 
What is the solution of y + (-18) = -37
a.
-21
c.
 19
b.
21
d.
 -19
 

 10. 
What is the solution of m - 13 = -8
a.
 5
c.
 21
b.
-21
d.
-5
 

 11. 
The difference of two integers is 26. The lesser integer is -50. What is the greater integer?
a.
76
c.
24
b.
-76
d.
-24
 

Short Answer
 
 
Solve the equation. Use algebra tiles if necessary.
 

 12. 
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 13. 
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Solve the equation.
 

 14. 
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 15. 
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