1.   In the expression, 12 ·  z, the letter z is called the _____ because it stands for an unknown number.
    A. product B. numerical expression
    C. algebraic expression D. variable
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  2.   Write an algebraic expression for the verbal expression ''five more than the product of z and 10.''
    A. 5 + (z ÷ 10) B. 5z + 10
    C. 5 + (10 ÷ z) D. 10z + 5
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  3.   Write an equation for the sentence ''the product of 6 and x is equal to the sum of c and d.''
    A. 6x = d B. 6x + c + d
    C. 6 + x = c + d D. 6x = c + d
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  4.   Write a sentence for the equation 11 + = 16.
    A. The quotient of x and 2 decreased by 11 is equivalent to 16. B. The product of x and 2 increased by 11 is equivalent to 16.
    C. The product of eleven and x divided by 2 is equal to 16. D. Eleven added to x divided by 2 is equal to 16.
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  5.   The cost of a shirt is $11.99. When Ian pays for the shirt plus tax with a 20-dollar bill, he receives $7.30 in change. Which equation represents this situation if t is the tax on the shirt?
    A. 11.99 + t = 20.00 - 7.30 B. t - 11.99 = 20.00 - 7.30
    C. 20.00 - 11.99t = 7.30 D. 11.99t = 20.00 - 7.30
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