1.   What is the value of 9 - [12 + (15 ÷ 3)]?
    A. 0 B. 2
    C. 26 D. -8
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  2.   Evaluate a - b2 if a = 4 and b = 3.
    A. -13 B. 13
    C. 1 D. -5
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  3.   Evaluate if t = 8, u = -2, and v = 5.
    A. 0.08 B. 0.56
    C. 0.2 D. 2.8
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  4.   An 18-foot ladder is placed 6 feet from the wall. Approximately how high does the ladder reach?
   
    A. 12 ft B. 17.0 ft
    C. 19 ft D. 17.8 ft
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  5.   Evaluate p · (p + 3q) – r if p = -7, q = 4, and r = -16.
    A. 77 B. 45
    C. -51 D. -19
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