standard_description: Explain each step in solving a simple equation as following from the equality of numbers asserted at the previous step, starting from the assumption that the original equation has a solution. Construct a viable argument to justify a solution method.
problem_activity: Problem 1
Rudy is waiting patiently for his new hens to lay some eggs.
a.   On Monday he went to the henhouse to check their nests. He has 12 hens in the house, and each hen had laid 0 eggs. How many eggs did Rudy have in total? Write an equation to represent the situation.
b.   On Tuesday when he went to the henhouse, he discovered that each of his 12 hens had laid 1 egg! How many eggs does he have now? Write an equation to represent the situation.
Problem 2
Solve.
a.
$$4\times 1 = $$
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b.   _____
$$= 1\times 7$$
c.
$$5\ \times$$
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$$=5$$
d.
$$6\div 6 = $$
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e.   _____
$$=9\div1$$
Problem 3
Solve.
a.
$$2\times 0 = a$$
b.
$$b = 0\times 3$$
c.
$$7\times c = 0$$
d.
$$0\div 8 = d$$


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