ProblemsWeek1

= Problem 1 =

If the sum of two numbers is 10, and one of these numbers is equal to the sum of 6 and twice the other number, what is the value of the larger number minus the smaller number?

a). 2

b). 5.25

c). 6

d). 7 and 1/3

e). 8.5 __Comments for problem 1:__

Mr. Risinger: Think about translating this sentence into an equation.

= Problem 2 =

If 3x - 5 = 4, what is the value of 9x - 15?

a). 3

b). 4

c). 9

d). 12

e). 15 __ Comments for problem 2: __

Mr. Risinger: You can solve for x, but can you do it even easier than that?