1.   Write an algebraic expression for the phrase t decreased by 7.
    A. t ÷ 7 B. t + 7
    C. t × 7 D. t – 7
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  2.   Write 7 more than w is 25 as an algebraic equation.
    A. w + 7 = 25 B. 7 = 25 + w
    C. 7w = 25 D. w – 7 = 25
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  3.   Write an equation for the second number is 3 times the first. Let x represent the first number and let y represent the second number.
    A. x = 3y B. y = 3x
    C. y = x + 3 D. xy = 3
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  4.   Write an algebraic expression for the phrase 6 times z.
    A. 6z B. z6
    C. z - 6 D. 6 + z
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  5.   Write The product of 7 and b is 56 as an algebraic equation.
    A. 7b = 56 B. 7 + b = 56
    C. 7b + 56 D. 7 ? 56 = b
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