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 an algebraic expression for the phrase the product of 4 and s.
    A. 4s B. 4 ÷ s
    C. s ÷ 4 D. 4 + s
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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. xy = 3 B. x = 3y
    C. y = x + 3 D. y = 3x
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  4.   Write an algebraic expression for the phrase 17 more than r.
    A. r - 17 B. 17r
    C. 17 > r D. r + 17
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  5.   Write The product of 7 and b is 56 as an algebraic equation.
    A. 7b + 56 B. 7 ? 56 = b
    C. 7b = 56 D. 7 + b = 56
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