Worksheet directions

Grade 8 • Homework • Use the strategies practiced in class. Show your work and check your answers.

Sample questions

1. A student subtracts 5 before dividing in 3x + 5 = 23. Explain why this works. Answer: ___
2. A student subtracts 6 before dividing in 2x + 6 = 18. Explain why this works. Answer: ___
3. A student subtracts 8 before dividing in 4x + 8 = 40. Explain why this works. Answer: ___
4. A student subtracts 9 before dividing in 3x + 9 = 33. Explain why this works. Answer: ___
5. A student subtracts 4 before dividing in 5x + 4 = 24. Explain why this works. Answer: ___
6. A student subtracts 7 before dividing in 5x + 7 = 47. Explain why this works. Answer: ___

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Common Core connections

Source labels: 8.EE.B.7. Review the learning goals below to check the fit for your class.

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