🔍 Part 1: Scavenger Hunt Equations

Instructions: Solve each equation you found during the scavenger hunt. Show your working and check your answer.

Solution: x = _______

Check: _______ + 7 = 15 ✓

Solution: y = _______

Check: _______ - 4 = 9 ✓

Solution: m = _______

Check: _______ + 12 = 20 ✓

Solution: n = _______

Check: _______ - 6 = 11 ✓

⚖️ Part 2: Understanding the Equal Sign

🔄 Part 3: Inverse Operations

To solve x + 6 = 14, I need to _____________ 6 from both sides.

To solve y - 7 = 10, I need to _____________ 7 to both sides.

To solve m + 15 = 23, I need to _____________ 15 from both sides.

📝 Part 4: Solve and Check

a) p + 9 = 17

Solution: p = _______

Check: _______ + 9 = 17

b) q - 8 = 15

Solution: q = _______

Check: _______ - 8 = 15

c) r + 14 = 25

Solution: r = _______

Check: _______ + 14 = 25

🌟 Part 5: Word Problems

a) Sarah had some stickers. She gave away 7 stickers and now has 12 left. How many stickers did she start with?

Equation: ________________

Answer: Sarah started with _______ stickers.

b) Tom bought a book and spent $8 more on lunch. His total spending was $23. How much did the book cost?

Equation: ________________

Answer: The book cost $_______ .

Equation: ________________

Solution: ________________

🤔 Part 6: Reflection