Algebra tools for ELL: Generating Equivalents

• 6

• 9

• 3

• 5

What is the result when (5x-2) is subtracted from (-2x+3)

• 3x+1

• -7x+5

• 7x-5

• -3x-1

Which operation should be performed first to solve the inequality -2x-3<9

• Add 3 to each side

• Subtract 3 from each side

• add 2 to each side

• Divide each side by -2

• Reverse the inequality symbol

Marla and Candy are solving the inequality -3x<12. Marla says the solution is x<-4, while Candy says the solution is x>-4. Which student is correct?

• Marla

• Candy

• Neither

• Both

Translate:  Four times a number plus six is 30.

• 4 + 6 = 30
• 4x + 6 = 30
• x + 4 times 6 = 30
• 30 = 4x

How can I tell if an inequality will have a solid line?

• It has an equal sign.
• The symbol is greater than.
• The symbol has "or equal to."
• You just guess.

Simplify by combining like terms:
5a + 2b - 3a + 4

• 8a + 2b + 4
• 2a + 2b + 4
• 8ab
• 4ab + 4