2. solve x + (-16) = -12

4. solve x + (-16) = -12 +16 X = 4

5. solve -18.5 = x – (-4.6)

7. solve -18.5 = x – (-4.6) -18.5 = x + 4.6 -4.6 = -4.6 -23.1 = x

8. solve -18.4 + x = -51.8

10. solve -18.4 + x = -51.8+18.4 x=-33.4

11. solve 3x – 5 = 46

13. solve

17. 0.4x – 3 = -1

20. Write an equation that has the same meaning as this statement. ¼ of a number is 18.

23. Write an equation that has the same meaning as this statement. The difference of 3 and 5 times a number is 27.

25. Write an equation that has the same meaning as this statement. The difference of 3 and 5 times a number is 27. 3 – 5n = 27

26. Write an equation that has the same meaning as this statement. The product of 17 and -5 is 2 less than a number.

28. Write an equation that has the same meaning as this statement. The product of 17 and -5 is 2 less than a number. (17)(-5) = n -2

29. Find 3 consecutive integers whose sum is -42. Define your variable(s)

31. Find 3 consecutive integers whose sum is -42. Define your variable(s) x = first integer x + 1 = second integer x + 2 = third integer

32. Find 3 consecutive integers whose sum is -42. Define your variable(s) x = first integer x + 1 = second integer x + 2 = third integer Write an equation.

34. Find 3 consecutive integers whose sum is -42. Define your variable(s) x = first integer x + 1 = second integer x + 2 = third integer Write an equation. x + x + 1 + x + 2 = -42

35. Find 3 consecutive integers whose sum is -42. Define your variable(s) x = first integer x + 1 = second integer x + 2 = third integer Write an equation. x + x + 1 + x + 2 = -42 Solve the equation and give the numbers.

38. Four less than 5 times a number is 12. Find the number. Define your variable(s).

40. Four less than 5 times a number is 12. Find the number. Define your variable(s). x = number

41. Four less than 5 times a number is 12. Find the number. Define your variable(s). x = number Write an equation.

43. Four less than 5 times a number is 12. Find the number. Define your variable(s). x = number Write an equation. 5x – 4 = 12

44. Four less than 5 times a number is 12. Find the number. Define your variable(s). x = number Write an equation. 5x – 4 = 12 Solve the equation.