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. 4 + s B. 4s
    C. 4 ÷ s D. s ÷ 4
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  3.   Write 5 less than twice the length equals 11 as an algebraic equation.
    A. 2 ÷ 5 = 11 B. 2 - 5 = 11
    C. 5 < 2 + 11 D. - 5 = 11
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  4.   A music club is offering unlimited CDs for $6.00 each. There is also a $5.00 shipping cost. If m = the number of CDs, which equation can you use to determine how many CDs you can buy with $35.00?
    A. 6m + 5 = 35 B. 5m + 6 = 35
    C. 5 + 6 = 35m D. 6m = 35
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  5.   Write The product of 7 and b is 56 as an algebraic equation.
    A. 7 ? 56 = b B. 7b = 56
    C. 7b + 56 D. 7 + b = 56
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