1.   The steps of the four-step problem-solving plan, in order, are ________.
    A. plan, examine, explore, and solve
    B. examine, plan, solve, and explore
    C. examine, explore, plan, and solve
    D. explore, plan, solve, and examine
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  2.   Simplify the expression b + 14b.
    A. 15b B. 13b
    C. 14b D. 14b2
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  3.   Find the solution of .
    A. b -7.6 B. b 7.6
    C. b 7.6 D. b -7.6
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  4.   What is the solution of 2.5a + 12 = 5a?
    A. 2.5 B. 4.8
    C. 24 D. 30
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  5.   Solve
    A. s < B. s > 10
    C. s > D. s < 10
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  6.   A jar contains 4 red marbles, 6 blue marbles, 3 yellow marbles, and 5 green marbles. If one marble is randomly selected, what is the probability that it is red or green?
    A. B.
    C. D.
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  7.   Solve the proportion .
    A. 392 B. 196
    C. 8 D. 16
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  8.   The graph below shows ___________
   
    A. a positive relationship. B. a negative relationship.
    C. a scatter relationship. D. no relationship.
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  9.   Points can be scored in basketball by making a 3-point field goal, a 2-point field goal, or a 1-point free throw. In one game, Yancy made two 3-point field goals, seven 2-point field goals, and five 1-point free throws. How many points did Yancy score in the game?
    A. 23 B. 30
    C. 33 D. 25
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  10.   Find the difference –5 – (-11).
    A. 16 B. 6
    C. -6 D. -16
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  11.   Solve –7c – 3c – 20 = 50.
    A. c = 3 B. c = -7
    C. c = 7 D. c = -3
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  12.   The number 97 is divisible by which of the following?
    A. 6 B. None of these
    C. 3 D. 5
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  13.   Find 63 · 62.
    A. 365 B. 66
    C. 366 D. 65
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  14.   Evaluate y-5 if y = -2.
    A. -32 B.
    C. 32 D.
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  15.   Find Write the quotient in simplest form.
    A. B.
    C. D.
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  16.   Replace to make a true statement.
    A. B. <
    C. = D. >
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  17.   Terrell's part-time job had a starting wage of $6.15 per hour. After his first six months of employment, Terrell's wage became $6.50 per hour. Six months later, his wage became $6.85 per hour. If this continues, what will be Terrell's next wage.
    A. $7.25 B. $7.20
    C. $6.95 D. $7.15
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  18.   Solve 4p = 12(p – 2).
    A. B. p = 3
    C. D. p = -3
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  19.   A bottle of 28 ounce laundry detergent costs $4.99, a bottle of 45 ounce laundry detergent costs $6.99, and a bottle of 60 ounce laundry detergent costs $8.99. Which bottle has the lowest cost per ounce?
    A. 28 ounce bottle B. 45 ounce bottle
    C. 60 ounce bottle D. The unit rates are equal.
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  20.   Express as a percent.
    A. B.
    C. D.
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