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Try It Out -- Chapter 8, Lesson 1



Multiple Choice
Identify the letter of the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
 

 1. 

Select the equation.
a.
2x
c.
2x + 7 = 1
b.
25
d.
3x2
 

 2. 

Select the term to complete the sentence.

The solution to an equation is the value of the variable that makes the equation ____.
a.
false
b.
true
c.
the same
 

 3. 

Select the term to complete the sentence.

To determine if a value for a variable is the solution to an equation, _____ this value for the variable into the equation. If the expressions on both sides of the equal sign are ____ the value IS a solution to the equation.
a.
substitute; equal
b.
substitute; not equal
 

 4. 

Use the graph to determine the solution to the equation 2n + 3 = 19

{Use diagram from Question 3 Checking Section of 8.1 manuscript}
a.
7
c.
41
b.
9
d.
8
 

 5. 

Make a table of values for this pattern.

{Use diagram from Question 5a in manuscript for lesson 8.1}

Write an algebraic expression for the pattern rule.
Create an equation to determine the number of the figure with 29 counters

Select the equation.
a.
2n + 3 = 29
b.
3n + 2 = 29
c.
4n + 1 = 29
 

 6. 

Draw a graph to solve the equation from Question 5.
Select the solution.
a.
8
b.
9
c.
10
 

 7. 

{Use diagram from Question 6 in manuscript for lesson 8.1}

The graph shows the weekly balance in Erica’s bank account, rounded to the nearest $5.
Write an algebraic expression for the pattern rule.
Create an equation to determine when her bank balance will be $70.

Select the equation.
a.
5n + 1 = 70
b.
n + 5 = 70
c.
5n + 5 = 70
 

 8. 

Use the graph from Question 7 to solve the equation.
a.
12
b.
13
c.
14
 

 9. 

Examine the pattern.
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What is the number of the figure that you could make with 43 counters?

Select the equation you would use to solve the problem.
a.
4n + 3 = 43
b.
3n + 4 = 43
c.
4n + 4 = 43
 

 10. 

Draw the graph of the pattern shown in the diagram for Question 9.
Use the graph to solve the equation.
a.
8
b.
9
c.
10
 



 
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