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What is the first step to solve this equation:
11 - 3x = 44

• Add 3 to both sides
• Subtract 11 from both sides
• Add 11 to both sides
• Divide 3 on both sides.

Solve for w.

-6w + 1 = -11

• 2

• 1.2

• 12

• -2

Solve for s.

9 = 2s + 1

• 4

• -4

• 3.5

• 5

WRITE AN EQUATION
You bought a $5 magazine and four
erasers. You spent a total of $25. How
much did each eraser cost?

• 5+x=25
• 5+4x=25
• 5x=25
• 23-5=4x

• t = 20
• t = -20
• t = -40
• t = 40