Simplifying and Solving Equations

Simplifying and Solving Equations

Multiple Select

 $x\ -\ 2\ =\ -11$  Reba solved this equation and got an answer of -13. Is Reba right or wrong?

• right

• wrong

Open Ended

Write an equation that could model this situation: Ryder had six bags of cookies in his grocery bag along with seven cookies that he threw in afterwards. He had a total of 157 cookies in his bag. You can assume that Ryder's bags all have the same number of cookies.

Open Ended

Write an equation that could model this situation: Three minivans of commuters arrived at their workplace. Four of the employees left to get coffee. 32 employees remained at work. You can assume that each minivan has the same number of commuters.

Poll

In what sections do you want more practice?

• Distribution such as: $3\left(x\ +\ 4\right)$

• Combining Like Terms such as: $3\ -\ 2x\ +\ x\ -\ 11$

• Using PEMDAS such as: $3\left(x\ +\ 2\right)\ -\ 5x\left(2\right)$

• Solving for x such as: $2\ +\left(3x\ -\ 1\right)\ =\ -2$