1.   In the expression, 12 ·  z, the letter z is called the _____ because it stands for an unknown number.
    A. numerical expression B. variable
    C. algebraic expression D. product
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  2.   Write an equation for the sentence ''the product of 6 and x is equal to the sum of c and d.''
    A. 6 + x = c + d B. 6x = c + d
    C. 6x + c + d D. 6x = d
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  3.   Name the property of equality shown by the statement: If c = 4,
then 3c = 3(4).
    A. Symmetric Property of Equality B. Substitution Property of Equality
    C. Transitive Property of Equality D. Reflexive Property of Equality
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  4.   Which list of numbers best identifies the whole numbers?
    A. 0, 1, 2, 3, and so on B. 1, 3, 5, 7, and so on
    C. 1, 2, 3, 4, and so on D. 2, 4, 6, 8, and so on
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  5.   Which mathematical statement is not an example of the Distributive Property?
    A. xy + 2x = x(y +2) B. 3(2 + 8) = 3 · 2 + 3 · 8
    C. 3 · (4 · 9) = (9 · 4) · 3 D. 6(10 - 3) = (6 · 10) - (6 · 3)
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  6.   The numerical part of a term that contains a variable is called the _____.
    A. coefficient B. term
    C. expression D. distributive term
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  7.   Two pairs of shoes cost $90.98. One pair costs $19 more than the other pair. What is the cost of the more expensive pair of shoes?
    A. $71.98 B. $35.99
    C. $54.99 D. $45.49
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  8.   The frequency table shows the number of children of various ages at a day-camp. How many children are 10 years old or younger?
   
    A. 37 B. 25
    C. 62 D. 19
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  9.   Name the property of numbers shown by the statement:
2 + 0 = 0 + 2 = 2.
    A. Multiplicative Identity B. Additive Identity
    C. Multiplicative Property of Zero D. Reflexive Property
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  10.   Name the property shown by the statement (4 · 3) · 2 = 4 · (3 · 2).
    A. Associative Property of Multiplication B. Closure Property of Whole Numbers
    C. Commutative Property of Addition D. Associative Property of Addition
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  11.   According to the graph, do you think Arturo will be making at least $80.00 per week by the time he is 16 if he continues his lawn mowing business? Explain.
   
    A. No; the graph never goes higher than $75.00 per week. B. Yes; Arturo has always made at least $80.00 per week mowing lawns.
    C. Yes; if the graph keeps increasing at the same rate, it will bypass $80.00 per week by the time he is 16 years old. D. No; the amount of money Arturo makes per week is decreasing.
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  12.   Refer to the data. Which three types of music are sold most often at the local music store?
   
    A. Pop/Rock, Folk, Punk B. Pop/Rock, Folk, R & B
    C. Folk, Rap, Country D. Pop/Rock, Punk, Celtic
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  13.   Use the frequency table to find the correct histogram for the data.
   
    A. B.
    C. D.
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  14.   Refer to the histogram showing the number of people from each age group in Takala's Yoga class. How many people in the class are from age 20-39?
   
    A. 15 people B. 23 people
    C. 16 people D. 20 people
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