1.   Choose the inequality that corresponds with the sentence ''Twice a number increased by four is less than the difference of three times that number and five. ''
    A. 2x + 4 < 5 - 3x B. 2(x + 4) < 3(x + 5)
    C. 2x + 4 < 3x - 5 D. 2x + 4 > 3x - 5
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  2.   What is the solution to the sentence ''A number decreased by -5 is at least 7''?
    A. B. {x | x < 2}
    C. {x | x > 2} D.
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  3.   In order to save for a new computer and printer, Joseph has a summer job working at the marina where he earns $8.50 per hour. His weekly earnings are listed in the table below. The computer he wants costs $1575, and the printer costs $225. Joseph has to earn at least how much more money, m, in order to be able to afford the computer and printer?
   
    A. B.
    C. D.
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  4.   Solve x – 72 > 21.
    A. x > -93 B. x > -51
    C. x > 93 D. x > 51
    Hint

  5.   Solve c + 49 -16.
    A. B.
    C. D.
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