1.   Write an algebraic expression for the phrase t decreased by 7.
    A. t ÷ 7 B. t + 7
    C. t – 7 D. t × 7
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  2.   Write 7 more than w is 25 as an algebraic equation.
    A. w + 7 = 25 B. w – 7 = 25
    C. 7 = 25 + w D. 7w = 25
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  3.   A music club is offering unlimited CDs for $6.00 each. There is also a $5.00 shipping cost. If m = the number of CDs, which equation can you use to determine how many CDs you can buy with $35.00?
    A. 6m = 35 B. 6m + 5 = 35
    C. 5m + 6 = 35 D. 5 + 6 = 35m
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  4.   Write an algebraic expression for the phrase 17 more than r.
    A. r - 17 B. 17 > r
    C. r + 17 D. 17r
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  5.   Write 4 times k, increased by 9, is 45 as an algebraic equation.
    A. 4k = 45 B. 9k + 4 = 45
    C. k + 9 = 45 D. 4k + 9 = 45
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