1.   Which phrase does not indicate subtraction?
    A. less than B. the ratio of
    C. the difference of D. decreased by
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  2.   Write an algebraic expression for the verbal expression ''five more than the product of z and 10.''
    A. 5z + 10 B. 5 + (z ÷ 10)
    C. 10z + 5 D. 5 + (10 ÷ z)
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  3.   Write a sentence for the equation 11 + = 16.
    A. Eleven added to x divided by 2 is equal 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. The quotient of x and 2 decreased by 11 is equivalent to 16.
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  4.   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. 11.99t = 20.00 - 7.30
    C. t - 11.99 = 20.00 - 7.30 D. 20.00 - 11.99t = 7.30
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  5.   Write a verbal expression for 7n + 12 – 3.
    A. three times a number plus seven minus twelve B. seven times a number plus twelve minus three
    C. seven times three plus a number minus twelve D. three plus seven times a number times twelve plus eight
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