1.   What is the value of 9 - [12 + (15 ÷ 3)]?
    A. 2 B. -8
    C. 0 D. 26
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  2.   Solve 7(2k + 4) - (3k + 1) = 49.
    A. 4 B. 1
    C. 1.8 D. 2
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  3.   What is the value of |-101|?
    A. 101 B. -101
    C. 0 D. 10.1
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  4.   State an absolute value inequality for ''all numbers less than or equal to 8, and greater than or equal to -8.''
    A. B.
    C. D.
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  5.   The temperature f(x) of water in a lake in degrees Fahrenheit is estimated by the function shown below, where x is the depth in feet of the water. What would be the temperature of water 30 feet below the surface?
   
    A. 111°F B. 33°F
    C. 63°F D. 71.25°F
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  6.   When Kristin works 8 hours, she earns $60. When she works 20 hours, she earns $150. Write a linear equation that describes her earnings. Assume that the changes increase linearly.
    A. B.
    C. D.
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  7.   Write an equation of the line that passes through (10,-4) and is perpendicular to the line whose equation is
    A. B.
    C. D.
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  8.   If f(x) = [2x - 1], find f(5.4).
    A. 10 B. 9
    C. 9.8 D. 8
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  9.   State which ordered pair satisfies
    A. (0, 1) B. (0, 0)
    C. (1, 2) D. (1, 5)
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  10.   Choose the graph of
    A. B.
    C. D.
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  11.   What is the first step in solving the system of equations using the elimination method?


    A. Multiply the second equation by 2.
    B. Subtract the second equation from the first equation.
    C. Solve the first equation for x.
    D. Add the equations.
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  12.   Name the sets of numbers to which belongs.
    A. Rationals and Reals B. Integers, Rationals, and Reals
    C. Irrationals and Reals D. Naturals, Wholes, Integers, Rationals, and Reals
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  13.   Simplify the expression 8 (a + 2b) – 7b + 6 (3ab).
    A. 26a + 3b B. 4a – 6b
    C. 26a – 6b D. 152a – 88b
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  14.   Solve the equation
    A. 20 B. 9
    C. -1 D.
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  15.   Solve the inequality | f | > 4.
    A. {f | f < -4 or f > 4}
    B. {f | -4 > f > 4}
    C. {f | f > -4 or f < 4}
    D. {f | -4 < f < 4}
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  16.   Solve the inequality –13 < -5x – 3 < 17.
    A. {x | 4 > x > -2} B. {x | 2 < x < -4}
    C. {x | -2 < x < 4} D. {x | -4 < x < 2}
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  17.   Graph the line passing through the point (2, -5) with a slope of –2.
    A. B.
    C. D.
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  18.   Write the equation of the line through (5, -3) and (-2, -8) in slope-intercept form.
    A. B.
    C. D.
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  19.   Which graph shows the inequality 5x – 2y 8?
    A. B.
    C. D.
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  20.   Solve the system of equations

3x – 5y = 4
–2x + 4y = 3.

    A. B.
    C. D.
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