1.   Translate the phrase ''three less than a number'' into an algebraic expression.
    A. x - 3 B. x + 3
    C. 3 - x D. 3x
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  2.   A verbal phrase for 6n - 4 is ______.
    A. four more than six times a number
    B. the product of six and four less than a number
    C. the difference of six times a number and four
    D. four less than six and a number
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  3.   Evaluate qz + 20, if q = 10 and z = 6.
    A. 24 B. 80
    C. 16 D. 36
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  4.   Evaluate the following expression for x = 10 and
    A. 20 B. 16
    C. 2 D. 160
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  5.   Points can be scored in basketball by making a 3-point field goal, a 2-point field goal, or a 1-point free throw. In one game, Yancy made two 3-point field goals, seven 2-point field goals, and five 1-point free throws. How many points did Yancy score in the game?
    A. 25 B. 30
    C. 33 D. 23
    Hint



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