x + 5 = 7
x = 2
Subtraction property
Solve. 6p - 18 -2p ≤ -2
p ≤ 4
Solve for b.
r = b(2 - h)
b = r / (2 - h)
WRITE AN EQUATION & SOLVE: Mari has a part time job. She earns $17.50 per hour and made $20 in tips. Last week she earned $282.50 total. How many hours did Mari work last week?
17.50h + 20 = 282.50
h = 15
5(d - 2) = 40
5d - 10 = 40
Distributive property
-13(4 + 2a) = 208
a = -10
Bella has saved $33 from her birthday and earns $7.50 per hour on the weekends babysitting. How many hours will she need to babysit to have at least $153?
x ≥ 16
7(4 - t) = -84
(4 - t) = -12
Division Property
Solve for y.
-4x + 2y = d
y = (d + 4x) / 2
Francisco went to the fair this weekend and paid an initial admission fee of $8.75 to get in. Each ride costs $2.25. How many rides did Francisco go on if he spent $35.75 at the fair?
r = 12
He went on 12 rides
-2x - 9 + 6x = -24
4x - 9 = -24
Combine like terms
-13(4 + 2a) = 208
-52 - 26a = 208
- 26a = 260
a = -10
Distribute
Addition
Division
4/5(15x + 45) ≥ -6x
x ≥ -2