1.   Write the phrase ''18 more than 4 times a number'' as an algebraic expression.
    A. 4x + 18 B. 4x - 18
    C. 4 + 18x D. 4 + x + 18
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  2.   The solution for 124 - a = 77 is ______.
    A. 211. B. 201.
    C. 57. D. 47.
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  3.   Name the point for the ordered pair (3, 1).
    A. B.
    C. D.
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  4.   Evaluate p - (-13) if p = -6.
    A. -7 B. 19
    C. 7 D. -19
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  5.   To find the solution for -7c = -112 ______.
    A. divide each side by -112
    B. multiply each side by -112
    C. divide each side by -7
    D. multiply each side by -7
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  6.   Use the formula d = rt to find the rate r of travel if t = 3.5 hours
and d = 203 miles.
    A. 63 miles per hour B. 53 miles per hour
    C. 68 miles per hour D. 58 miles per hour
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  7.   What is the area of the rectangle below?
   
    A. 50 ft2 B. 300 ft2
    C. 1500 ft2 D. 150 ft2
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  8.   Write an equation to determine the number of tickets sold for a school play if tickets cost $5.50 each and $4510 was recorded at the box office.
    A. 4510 - 5.50 = t B. 4510t = 5.50
    C. 5.50t = 4510 D. 4510 - t = 5.50
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  9.   Write an equation for the situation six less than three times a number is 15.
    A. 3a = 15 - 6 B. 6a -3 = 15
    C. 3a - 6 = 15 D. 3 - 6 = 15a
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  10.   What conclusion can you make from the scatter plot?
   
    A. higher mileage results in greater power B. lower mileage gives the greatest power
    C. higher power results in low mileage D. there is no correlation between power and mileage
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  11.   Simplify (r + 6) + 27.
    A. r + 33 B. r + 21
    C. 6r + 27 D. 33r
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  12.   Find the sum –9 + (-5) + (-3).
    A. -11 B. 17
    C. 11 D. -17
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  13.   Evaluate qr if q = -13 and r = -2.
    A. 11 B. 15
    C. -11 D. -15
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  14.   Evaluate rst if r = -5, s = -10, and t = -15.
    A. -10 B. 20
    C. -30 D. 0
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  15.   Multiply –8(-4).
    A. 12 B. -32
    C. 32 D. -12
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  16.   Simplify 2(x + 10).
    A. 2x + 10 B. 12x
    C. 20x D. 2x + 20
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  17.   Simplify 14(b – 10).
    A. b – 140 B. 14b – 140
    C. 14b – 10 D. 4b
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  18.   A concession stand sells the following items: small popcorn for $2.50, medium popcorn for $2.75, large popcorn for $3.50, small drink for $2.00, medium drink for $3.00, and large drink for $3.50. What would be the total cost for a family of four if each person ordered one medium popcorn and one large drink?
    A. $26.00 B. $25.00
    C. $28.00 D. $24.00
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  19.   Simplify 10x – 5 + 4x + 2(x – 7).
    A. 16x – 19 B. 16x – 2
    C. 16x – 10 D. 16x – 12
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  20.   Translate the following into an equation: negative seven increased by the quotient of a number and 17 is zero.
    A. B.
    C. D. -7 + 17n = 0
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