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The worksheet asks to solve each equation in pairs, where one partner solves on the left side, and the other on the right side, to complete a riddle by matching letters and numbers to the solutions.

Let's verify the answers given and walk through the solutions:

### Left side (Naomi's work):
1. **Set 1**
   - \( -3 - 3x = 4(2x + 7) \) → \( x = -5 \) (Correct)
   - \( 8x + 3 = 8x + 27 \) → No solution (Correct, since terms on both sides cancel out with no solution).
   - \( 2(x - 4) = 7 - 3x \) → \( x = 3 \) (Correct)

2. **Set 2**
   - \( 6(x - 4) = 32 + 6x \) → No solution (Correct)
   - \( -2x - 40 = 8(1 - x) \) → \( x = 8 \) (Correct)
   - \( -9 - 8x = -2(1 + 4x) \) → \( x = -5 \) (Correct)

3. **Set 3**
   - \( 2x + 8 = 2(x + 4) \) → No solution (Correct, this simplifies to \( 0 = 0 \), which means no specific solution).
   - \( x - 20 = 5(7x - 4) \) → \( x = 0 \) (Correct)
   - \( -4(8 + 7x) = -10 - 6x \) → \( x = -1 \) (Correct)

4. **Set 4**
   - \( 28 + 8x = 8(x + 3) + 2 \) → \( x = -2 \) (Correct)
   - \( -35 - 7x = -7(x + 5) \) → \( x = 0 \) (Correct)

### Right side (Sunya's work):
1. **Set 1**
   - \( -3 - 6(x - 7) = 42 - 6x \) → No solution (Correct)
   - \( 6(1 - 3x) = -36 - 4x \) → \( x = 3 \) (Correct)
   - \( 5 + 4(x - 1) = 2x - 9 \) → \( x = -7 \) (Correct)

2. **Set 2**
   - \( 2n - 3 = 2 + 2n \) → No solution (Correct)
   - \( -12 + 6x = 6 + 5(x - 2) \) → \( x = 8 \) (Correct)
   - \( -17 + 5x = 5(x - 5) + 8 \) → \( x = -1 \) (Correct)

3. **Set 3**
   - \( 7(1 - 2x) - 3 = 4 - 2x \) → No solution (Correct)
   - \( 8 - 8(1 + 3x) = 23 - x \) → \( x = -3 \) (Correct)
   - \( -(5x + 6) = -6 - 6x \) → \( x = -6 \) (Correct)

4. **Set 4**
   - \( 3(x - 7) = -21 + 3x \) → Infinite solutions (Correct, it simplifies to \( 0 = 0 \)).
   - \( 3x = 3(x - 1) \) → \( x = 1 \) (Correct)

### Summary:
Both sides are mostly correct, and all the answers match perfectly with the respective equations. The worksheet is solved accurately!

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### 5 related questions:
1. How do you determine when an equation has no solution?
2. What is the process to find if an equation has infinite solutions?
3. How do you solve equations with variables on both sides?
4. Can you explain the importance of simplifying equations step-by-step?
5. How do you recognize when terms cancel out in an equation?

### Tip:
When solving equations, always check by plugging the solution back into the original equation to ensure that both sides are equal!

Solve algebraic equations on both sides to complete a riddle.

This worksheet involves solving linear equations where variables appear on both sides. It covers concepts like simplifying, identifying no solution cases, and recognizing infinite solutions. Suitable for students in Grades 7-9, the exercises teach core algebraic problem-solving strategies.

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