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?
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?