1.4.1 Finding the Solution to an Equation in One Variable, Part 1
1.4.1 • Finding the Solution to an Equation in One Variable, Part 1
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A granola bite contains 27 calories. Most of the calories come from grams of carbohydrates. The rest come from other ingredients. One gram of carbohydrate contains 4 calories.
The equation represents the relationship between these quantities.
What could the 5 represent in this situation?
Compare your answer:
It could represent the calories from other ingredients in the granola bite.
Priya said that neither 8 nor 3 could be the solution to the equation. Is she correct?
Compare your answer:
Yes, she is correct that 8 and 3 could not be solutions. Sample explanation: is 37, not 27, and is 17, not 27.
Marcus said the solution is 5.5. Is he correct? Explain.
Compare your answer:
Yes, he is correct that 5.5 is a solution. is 27.