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Solve Equations Using the Division Property of Equality
In the following exercises, solve each equation using the division property of equality and check the solution.
Translate to an Equation and Solve
In the following exercises, translate and solve.
Mixed Practice
In the following exercises, solve.
Cookie packaging A package of has equal rows of cookies. Find the number of cookies in each row, by solving the equation
17 cookies
Kindergarten class Connie’s kindergarten class has She wants them to get into equal groups. Find the number of children in each group, by solving the equation
Is modeling the Division Property of Equality with envelopes and counters helpful to understanding how to solve the equation Explain why or why not.
Sample answer: It is helpful because it shows how the counters can be divided among the envelopes.
Suppose you are using envelopes and counters to model solving the equations and Explain how you would solve each equation.
Frida started to solve the equation by adding to both sides. Explain why Frida’s method will not solve the equation.
Sample answer: The operation used in the equation is multiplication. The inverse of multiplication is division, not addition.
Raoul started to solve the equation by subtracting from both sides. Explain why Raoul’s method will not solve the equation.
ⓐ After completing the exercises, use this checklist to evaluate your mastery of the objectives of this section.
ⓑ Overall, after looking at the checklist, do you think you are well-prepared for the next Chapter? Why or why not?
Locate Positive and Negative Numbers on the Number Line
In the following exercises, locate and label the integer on the number line.
Order Positive and Negative Numbers
In the following exercises, order each of the following pairs of numbers, using or
Find Opposites
In the following exercises, find the opposite of each number.
In the following exercises, simplify.
In the following exercises, evaluate.
Simplify Absolute Values
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