Chapter 2 HW 4

Solving Equations With Variables on Both Sides

Name: _______________________________

Score: __________________________

irections: Answer the questions below so that the value of the answered questions add up to at least 10 points. Anything that you get above 10
becomes extra credit. The questions are based on the levels of Blooms Taxonomy. Write your answers on the provided ANSWER SHEET.

1(K) Define identity.

(1 point)

2(C) How can you solve equations with

variables on both sides? (1.5 points)

3(AP) (2 points) Solve the following equation.

3x + 4 = 5x - 10

Show work here:

Answer:

4(AP) Solve the following equation. (2 points)

5(y - 4) = 7(2y + 1)
Show work here:

USE FOR QUESTIONS 5-8

A hairdresser is deciding where to open her own studio. Location A will cost
$1200 per month and she will charge $45 per haircut. Location B will cost $1800
per month and she will charge $60 per haircut. How many haircuts would she have
to give in one month to make the same profit at each location?
5(C) Define your variable. (1.5 points)

Answer:

6(C) Create an equation to model each location. (2 points)

Location A Equation:

Location B Equation:

Chapter 2 HW 4
Solving Equations With Variables on Both Sides
8(AP) In words, what does

7(AP) Solve your equation (2 points)

your solution mean according

to the problem. (2 points)

9(AN) (2.5 points) A student solves an equation and

eliminates the variable. How would the student know
whether the equation is an identity or an equation

10(AN) Describe and correct the error Breonna made. (3 pts.)

a) Explain what she did wrong.

with no solution?
b) Correct her mistake.

c) Give Alyssa advice on how she could prevent this mistake.