1.   Write an equation for ''5 times a number increased by 30 is –65.'' Then solve.
    A. n = -130 B. n = -215
    C. n = -19 D. n = -7
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  2.   Translate the following sentence into an equation. The quotient of a number and -2, less 10, is -18.
    A. - 10 = -18 B. - 18 = -10
    C. 10 - = -18 D. = -18 - 10
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  3.   Translate the following sentence into an equation. Nine is the sum of 1 and two times a number.
    A. 1 = 9 + 2n B. 9 = 1(2n)
    C. 9 = 1 + 2n D. 9 = 2 + n
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  4.   Translate the following sentence into an equation. Then find the number. Seven, added to two times a number, equals -3.
    A. 7 + 2n = -3; -5 B. 7 = -3 + 2n; 5
    C. 7 = -3 + 2n; -5 D. 7 + 2n = -3; 5
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  5.   Li’s cell phone service costs her $9.95 per month plus 5 cents per call. If Li’s bill after one month is $12, how many calls did she make? Find an equation representing the situation. Then solve the equation.
    A. 9.95 + 0.5c = 12; 4 B. 9.95 + 0.05c = 12; 41
    C. 9.95 + 0.05c = 12; 4 D. 9.95 + 0.5c = 12; 41
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