1.   Write an equation to represent ''x increased by 50 is 72.''
    A. 50x B. x - 50
    C. x + 50 D. 50 - x
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  2.   If Julie has x strawberries in one sack and four fewer strawberries in another sack, write an expression for how many strawberries are in the second sack.
    A. 4 - x B. x + 4
    C. x - 4 D. 4 + x
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  3.   Write an equation to represent ''the number of runners on the track team increased by 15 for a total of 45.''
    A. n – 15 B. 15 – n
    C. n + 15 D. 15n
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  4.   Malik is x years old. Abdul is 6 years younger than Malik. Write an expression to find Abdul's age.
    A. B. 6 – x
    C. x + 6 D. x – 6
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  5.   Write 22 times a number is 110 as an algebraic equation. Let n represent the number.
    A. 22n = 110 B. = 110
    C. 22 – n = 110 D. 22 + n = 110
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