Hanger Equations
IMS, NO SOLUTION, OR 1 SOLUTION
Fill in the Blank: Equations
Writing Equations
Thanksgiving Trivia
100
A triangle is worth 4 units. How much is a square worth?
x = 6
100
-7x + 3 = 3 - 7x
Infinitely Many Solutions
100
Complete the equation so that is has an infinite number of solutions:
2(x + 9) = __________________
2(x + 9) = 2x + 18
100
What is the solution to the equations graphed?
Solution: (2, -1)
100
Fill in the blank: Benjamin Franklin proposed that the turkey become the national bird, but the _________________ ended up become our national bird instead.
Eagle
200
FREEEEEBIE
Happy Thanksgiving!! :)
200
-2(x+1) = -2x + 5
No Solution
200
Complete the equation so that is has no solutions:
-5x + 8 = __________________
-5x + 8 = -5x + (any number besides 8)
200
Write an equation for both lines then check that the solution they both share is correct.
y = -x + 3
y = -6x + 3
Check: 3 = -(0) + 3
Check: 3 = -6(0) + 3
200
Is a pumpkin a fruit or a vegetable?
Fruit
300
A circle has a mass of 7 grams and a square has a mass of 2 grams. What is the mass of a triangle? 
x = 1
300
4x + 2x + 2 = 3x - 7
x = - 3
300
Complete the equation so that is has no solutions:
7(c - 3) - 2c = __________________
7(c - 3) - 2c = 5c + a number not equal to -21
300
In order to join a dancing club, there is a $30 startup fee and a $4 monthly fee. Write an equation to represent the total cost, y, in relation to the amount of time, x.
y = 4x + 30
300
Which two NFL teams have played every Thanksgiving since 1978?
The Lions & The Cowboys
400
Which equation could represent the hanger if a rhombus is worth 2 grams?
a) 5x + 2 = 3x +2
b) 2(2x + 2) + x = 3(x + 2) + 6
c) 10 + 2x = 6 + 6x
d) 5x + 1 = 3(x+2)
b) 2(2x + 2) + x = 3(x + 2) + 6
400
Infinitely Many Solutions
400
Complete the equation so that is has an infinite number of solutions:
-3(w + 10) - 5w = __________________
-3(w + 10) - 5w = -8w - 30
400
Joe and Steve are saving money. Joe starts with $105 and saves $5 per week. Steve starts with $5 and saves $15 per week. After how many weeks do they have the same amount of money? Write & solve an equation.
Joe: y = 5x+ 105
Steve: y = 15x + 5
Equation: 5x + 105 = 15x + 5
x = 10. (10 weeks they both have $155)
400
Which famous Christmas song was originally written for Thanksgiving?
Jingle Bells
500
A circle has a mass of 5 grams and a triangle has a mass of 2 grams. Write and solve an equation that matches the diagram to show how much a square is worth.
Equation: 4x + 14 = 2x + 17
x = 3/2
500
No Solution
500
Complete the equation so that it has one solution:
2(4g + 3) - 3g = __________________
2(4g + 3) - 3g = any amount of g's as long as it doesn't equal 5g
500
Heidi has $10 in her account and begins saving $5 each week toward buying a new surfboard. Ramon has $40 and begins spending $5 per week at the snack bar. Write an equation for both Heidi and Ramon. Then write and solve an equation to determine when they will have the same amount of money in their accounts.
Heidi: y = 5x + 10
Ramon: -5x + 40
5x + 10 = -5x + 40
x = 3 (In 3 weeks they both will have $25)
500
Who closes out the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade each year?
Santa Claus
