1.   The steps of the four-step problem-solving plan, in order, are ________.
    A. examine, explore, plan, and solve
    B. examine, plan, solve, and explore
    C. explore, plan, solve, and examine
    D. plan, examine, explore, and solve
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  2.   Insert parentheses to make the equation 9 + 6 × 2 ÷ 3 - 1 = 12 true.
    A. (9 + 6) × 2 ÷ 3 - 1 = 12
    B. 9 + 6 × 2 ÷ (3 - 1) = 12
    C. (9 + 6 × 2) ÷ 3 - 1 = 12
    D. 9 + (6 × 2) ÷ 3 - 1 = 12
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  3.   Name the point for the ordered pair (3, 1).
    A. B.
    C. D.
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  4.   Choose the graph of N(3, 0).
    A.
    B.
    C.
    D.
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  5.   Simplify the expression 12n + (-5n) + 3n.
    A. -4n B. 7n
    C. 10n D. -20n
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  6.   Find the least common denominator for and
    A. 30e2f B. 36e2f
    C. 4e2f D. 48e2f
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  7.   Solve v = s - u + t, if s = 2 t = 2 and u = 4
    A. 4 B. 3
    C. D. 2
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  8.   If the sixth term of a sequence is -3.5, and the common difference is 2, what is the first term?
    A. -11.5 B. -9.5
    C. -15.5 D. -13.5
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  9.   What is written as a decimal?
    A. B.
    C. D.
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  10.   What is the next term in the sequence
    A. 12 B.
    C. D. 16
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  11.   What is 45% written as a fraction in simplest form?
    A. B.
    C. D.
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  12.   Graph the relation.
   
    A. B.
    C. D.
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  13.   Evaluate rst if r = -5, s = -10, and t = -15.
    A. 20 B. -30
    C. -10 D. 0
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  14.   Evaluate xy ÷ 2 if x = -10 and y = -8.
    A. 40 B. -40
    C. -9 D. 9
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  15.   Evaluate x-4 if x = 3.
    A. B. 81
    C. -81 D.
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  16.   Write 4.225 as a fraction in simplest form.
    A. B.
    C. D.
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  17.   Terrell's part-time job had a starting wage of $6.15 per hour. After his first six months of employment, Terrell's wage became $6.50 per hour. Six months later, his wage became $6.85 per hour. If this continues, what will be Terrell's next wage.
    A. $7.15 B. $6.95
    C. $7.25 D. $7.20
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  18.   Express as a percent. Round to the nearest tenth percent, if necessary.
    A. 3.60% B. 3555.60%
    C. 35.60% D. 355.60%
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  19.   Find 60% of 30 mentally.
    A. 12 B. 18
    C. 50 D. 24
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  20.   22 is 20% of what number?
    A. 440 B. 4.4
    C. 1.1 D. 110
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