1.   The equation x + 3 = 5 is modeled below. To solve this problem using the model, what should you do first?
   
    A. Remove 5 positive counters from the right side of the mat.
    B. Add 3 positive counters to each side of the mat.
    C. Remove 3 positive counters from each side of the mat.
    D. Add 5 negative counters to the left side of the mat.
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  2.   Solve w + 3 = 11.
    A. 14 B. 7
    C. 9 D. 8
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  3.   Solve 8.4 = -1.2p.
    A. -7 B. 7.2
    C. 9.6 D. -4
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  4.   African elephants can weigh up to 16,500 pounds. They weigh about 1.5 times more than Indian elephants. Use the equation 1.5w = 16,500 to find the weight of the Indian elephant.
    A. 14,000 lbs B. 8,250 lbs
    C. 11,000 lbs D. 12,500 lbs
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  5.   Solve -18 = 9z – 9.
    A. –2 B. 1
    C. 2 D. –1
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  6.   Write 5 less than twice the length equals 11 as an algebraic equation.
    A. 2 ÷ 5 = 11 B. 5 < 2 + 11
    C. 2 - 5 = 11 D. - 5 = 11
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  7.   Solve 5r - 7 = 38.
    A. 5 B. 6
    C. 14 D. 9
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  8.   Write an algebraic expression for the phrase 6 times z.
    A. 6 + z B. z - 6
    C. z6 D. 6z
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  9.   In the table below, find the missing value.
   
    A. 3 B. 11
    C. -3 D. -11
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  10.   Solve x + 8 < -12. Graph the solution.
    A. B.
    C. D.
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  11.   Solve y - 10 7. Graph the solution.
    A. B.
    C. D.
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  12.   Graph y = 2x - 3.
    A. B.
    C. D.
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  13.   Find the slope of the line that passes through each pair of points. (0, 7), (6, -5)
    A. B. 2
    C. - D. -2
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  14.   Find the slope of the line that passes through each pair of points. (-3, -4), (-10, 2)
    A. - B.
    C. - D.
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