1.   Choose the inequality that corresponds with the sentence ''Twice a number increased by four is less than the difference of three times that number and five. ''
    A. 2x + 4 > 3x - 5 B. 2(x + 4) < 3(x + 5)
    C. 2x + 4 < 3x - 5 D. 2x + 4 < 5 - 3x
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  2.   In order to save for a new computer and printer, Joseph has a summer job working at the marina where he earns $8.50 per hour. His weekly earnings are listed in the table below. The computer he wants costs $1575, and the printer costs $225. Joseph has to earn at least how much more money, m, in order to be able to afford the computer and printer?
   
    A. B.
    C. D.
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  3.   Find the solution to the sentence, ''2 times the sum of a number and 4 is at least 6 times the number decreased by 8''.
    A. B.
    C. D.
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  4.   Which graph show the solution set of the compound inequality
4x - 7 < 2x and 3x + 5 > -1?
    A.
    B.
    C.
    D.
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  5.   The sum of three times a number and 12 is at least -3 and at most 15. Find the solution set for this number.
    A. {x | -5 < x < 1} B. {x | -5 < x < 1}
    C. {x | x < -5 or x > 1} D. {x | -5 < x < 1}
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  6.   Which inequality is graphed below?
   
    A. y < 8 B. y > 8
    C. y < 8 D. x < 8
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  7.   Solve
    A. B.
    C. D.
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  8.   Solve –15k > -120.
    A. k < 8 B. k < -8
    C. k > -8 D. k > 8
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  9.   Solve
    A. B.
    C. D.
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  10.   Solve
    A. {x| x > 12} B. {x| x < -16 or x > 12}
    C. {x| x < -12 or x > 16} D. {x| x < -12}
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  11.   Solve
    A. or B.
    C. or D.
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  12.   Which of the following is the inequality for the given graph?
   
    A. 3x + y > 2 B. 3xy > 2
    C. 3x + y < 2 D. 3xy < 2
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