Use Your Math Muscles!!!
Work with your groups to reason through these problems!! SHOW YOUR WORK
1. Solve the following equations:
a. 2𝑐 + 𝑐 + 12 = 78
b. −2𝑦 + 5 + 5𝑦 = 14
2. Solve the following equations:
a. −2(𝑏 − 4) = 12
b. 3(𝑘 + 8) = 21
3. Solve the following equations:
2𝑥
𝑥
a.
+ =7
b.
3
2
2
3
c. 15 = −3(𝑥 − 1) + 9
5
𝑥 − 𝑥 = 26
8
4. The perimeter of the rectangle is 64 in. Find the value of x.
5. A gardener is planning a rectangular area in a community garden. He already has a 12-ft
fence on one side of the garden. The gardener has a total of 44-ft of fencing to build the
other sides. How long will the sides have to be if he uses all 44-ft of fencing? (Hint: draw a
picture!!)