Worksheet directions

Grade 6 • Review • Choose a strategy for each problem. Explain or check your thinking where requested.

Sample questions

1. Which of [2, 3, 4] makes x + 4 = 7 true? Substitute every candidate and explain what “solution” means.
2. Which of [3, 4, 5] makes x + 2 = 6 true? Substitute every candidate and explain what “solution” means.
3. Which of [2, 3, 4] satisfy x > 2? Test each candidate. Explain why more solutions exist beyond the listed set.
4. Which of [4, 5, 6] satisfy x > 4? Test each candidate. Explain why more solutions exist beyond the listed set.
5. Which of [3, 4, 5] satisfy x > 3? Test each candidate. Explain why more solutions exist beyond the listed set.

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Common Core connections

Source labels: 6.EE.B.5. Review the learning goals below to check the fit for your class.

• 6.EE.B.5 — Understand solving as answering a question

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