Quiz about Understanding Linear Equations Quiz

Question 1

What is a linear model in mathematics?

Accepted Answer

B) A mathematical representation of a situation showing values on a straight line.

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A) A tool used to measure relationships and patterns.

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C) A type of equation that can only be solved with brackets.

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D) A graph showing non-linear relationships.

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a suggested activity to enhance understanding of linear equations according to the text?

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D) Watching a video on the history of mathematics.

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A) Creating a concept map as a class.

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B) Solving linear equations with pronumerals on both sides.

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C) Discussing linear equations in small groups.

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of the learning sequence listed in the document?

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A) To provide a structured approach to mastering linear equations.

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B) To introduce students to advanced algebraic concepts.

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C) To prepare students for linear equation competitions.

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D) To review previously learned mathematical concepts.

Question 4

For the equation (x + 2)/3 = 6, what is the value of x when x = 10 is substituted?

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A) 4

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B) 6

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C) 12

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D) 13

Question 5

For the equation 2x + 3 = 3x - 7, what is the value of x when x = 10 is substituted?

Accepted Answer

A) 23

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B) 13

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C) 20

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D) 10

Question 6

What is known as a one-step equation in mathematics?

Accepted Answer

An equation where one operation has been performed

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An equation where two operations have been performed

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An equation that can be solved without performing any operations

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An equation that requires a calculator to solve

Question 7

How can simple equations generally be solved?

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By performing the inverse operation

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By performing a random operation

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By multiplying both sides by the coefficient

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By adding the same number to both sides

Question 8

What is the inverse operation of multiplication in solving equations?

Accepted Answer

Division

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Addition

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Subtraction

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Multiplication

Question 9

What is the result of solving the equation (6x = 100) using the inverse operation?

Accepted Answer

(x = 16 2/3)

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(x = 16)

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(x = 17)

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(x = 15)

Question 10

What is the correct solution for the equation (x - 79 = 153) after applying the appropriate inverse operation?

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(x = 232)

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(x = 74)

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(x = 226)

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(x = 84)

Question 11

What is the first step in solving the linear equation (2y + 4 = 12)?

Accepted Answer

Subtract 4 from both sides

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Divide both sides by 2

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Add 4 to both sides

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Multiply both sides by 2

Question 12

After simplifying the equation (6 - x = 8), what is the value of x?

Accepted Answer

-2

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2

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14

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-14

Question 13

What operation is performed on both sides of the equation (x/3 = 4) to solve for x?

Accepted Answer

Multiply by 3

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Divide by 4

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Add 4

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Subtract 4

Question 14

What is the final value of x when solving the equation (3x/5 = 6)?

Accepted Answer

10

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18

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30

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3

Question 15

What is the first step in solving the equation x + 1 = 11?

Accepted Answer

Subtract 1 from both sides

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Multiply both sides by 2

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Divide both sides by 2

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Add 1 to both sides

Question 16

What is the value of x after solving the equation 7 - x = -6.3?

Accepted Answer

38.5

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13.3

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-13.3

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-38.5

Question 17

When solving the equation 4/x = 3/2, what should be multiplied to both sides to eliminate the fraction?

Accepted Answer

x

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2

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3

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4

Question 18

What is the final value of x after solving the equation 4/x = 3/2?

Accepted Answer

8/3

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3/8

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3

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8

Question 19

What is the value of a when divided by 4 in the equation a = 15/4?

Accepted Answer

3.75

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4.5

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2.5

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3.25

Question 20

What is the simplified form of a in the equation a = 15/4?

Accepted Answer

3 3/4

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3 1/2

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4 1/4

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2 3/4

Question 21

What is the value of b in the equation 5 = -2b?

Accepted Answer

-2.5

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2.5

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-1.5

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1.5

Question 22

After dividing both sides of the equation 5 = -2b by -2, what is the value of b?

Accepted Answer

2.5

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-2.5

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-1.5

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1.5

Question 23

What is the solution to the equation 2y + 7 = 3?

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y = -2

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y = 2

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y = -1

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y = 1

Question 24

Which equation represents a scenario where the solution for x is 5?

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5x - x = 0

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3x - 7 = 8

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4x - 7 = 19

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6x - 3y = 1

Question 25

What is the value of x in the equation 3x + 1 = -5?

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x = -2

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x = 2

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x = -6

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x = 6

Question 26

Find the solution for x in the equation 4x - 13 = -5.

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x = 2

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x = -2

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x = 8

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x = -8

Question 27

What is the correct solution to the equation 140 - x = 0?

Accepted Answer

x = 140

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x = -140

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x = 0

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x = 1

Question 28

What is the result of the equation (3a + 7 = 4) when solved for a?

Accepted Answer

-1

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1

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0

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-3

Question 29

Which equation represents a scenario where the sum of a number h and 2/6 equals 5.5?

Accepted Answer

h + 2/6 = 5.5

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h + 2/5 = 5.5

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h + 2 = 5.5

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h + 5/6 = 5.5

Question 30

If 10 lessons cost $760 after a discount, what is the cost of each lesson?

Accepted Answer

$76

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$70

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$75

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$72

Question 31

How many lollies did Sweet-tooth Sammy buy if he spent $16.50 on an equal number of 25-cent and 30-cent lollies?

Accepted Answer

30 lollies

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35 lollies

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40 lollies

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50 lollies

Question 32

How much is saved by purchasing a family ticket for $130 instead of buying two adult tickets and two child tickets for an exhibition?

Accepted Answer

$29

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$19

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$39

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$49

Question 33

What is the value of n in the cryptic mathematics cross-number puzzle where 3n - 6 equals 150?

Accepted Answer

B) 54

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A) 52

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C) 56

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D) 58

Question 34

For the expression 12/(x - 4), which value of x makes the expression an integer?

Accepted Answer

A) 8

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B) 16

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C) 12

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D) 20

Question 35

Which method avoids fraction addition or subtraction when solving the equation 7x + 2 = 10?

Accepted Answer

B) Method 2: Expand the brackets

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A) Method 1: Divide both sides by 7

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C) Method 3: Subtract 2 from both sides first

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D) Method 4: Add 2 to both sides first

Question 36

How are linear equations typically defined?

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A) Equations that form a straight line when graphed

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B) Equations that include only one variable

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C) Equations that can have multiple variables but no exponents

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D) Equations that result in a curved graph

Question 37

What is the value of x in the equation 7(x - 5) = 28?

Accepted Answer

A) 9

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B) 4

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C) 5

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D) 7

Question 38

How do you solve the equation 6(x + 3) = 7 for x?

Accepted Answer

B) Subtract 18 from both sides, then divide by 6

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A) Add 3 to both sides, then divide by 6

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C) Multiply both sides by 6, then subtract 3

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D) Add 18 to both sides, then divide by 6

Question 39

Which equation is equivalent to 4(x + 5) = 20 after simplifying?

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A) x + 5 = 5

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B) 4x + 20 = 20

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C) x + 5 = 4

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D) 4x + 5 = 20

Question 40

What is the solution to the equation 3(x + 2) = 6?

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A) x = 0

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B) x = 2

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C) x = 1

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D) x = -2

Question 41

What is the solution to the equation 9x - 7 = 82?

Accepted Answer

9.9

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9.89

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11

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10

Question 42

Which of the following is closest to the solution of the equation 84x - 21 = 782?

Accepted Answer

9.56

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9.31

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30.31

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-11.69

Question 43

If a mother was 6 times as old as her daughter and turned 50 in the year 2000, how old was the mother double her daughter's age?

Accepted Answer

50 years

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40 years

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45 years

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55 years

Question 44

For a playground that is 7 meters long and requires 54 meters of edging, what is the width of the playground?

Accepted Answer

20 meters

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18 meters

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15 meters

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10 meters

Question 45

When solving the equation 3(2x - 7) = 18, what is the first step?

Accepted Answer

Expand the brackets on the left-hand side

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Divide both sides by 3

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Add 7 to both sides

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Subtract 7 from both sides

Question 46

If Callum earns three times as much as Kyle, and together they earn $555 weekly, how much does Kyle earn each week?

Accepted Answer

$138.75

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$111

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$166.25

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$185

Question 47

What is the first step in solving the equation 5y = 3y + 3?

Accepted Answer

Subtract 3y from both sides

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Divide both sides by 2

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Add 3 to both sides

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Multiply both sides by 5

Question 48

After simplifying the equation 7x + 5 = 2 - 4x, what should be the next step to isolate x?

Accepted Answer

Add 4x to both sides

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Divide both sides by 11

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Subtract 5 from both sides

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Multiply both sides by 7

Question 49

What is the result of simplifying the equation 3x + 1 = 14 - 2x after expanding the bracket and adding 2x to both sides?

Accepted Answer

5x + 3 = 14

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5x + 1 = 14

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5x - 1 = 14

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5x = 14

Question 50

How do you solve the equation 2x + 6 = 3x + 21 after subtracting 2x from both sides?

Accepted Answer

6 = x + 21

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x + 6 = 21

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6 = x + 15

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x = 15

Question 51

What is the solution to the equation 5y - 3 = 2?

Accepted Answer

y = 1

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y = 5

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y = 0

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y = -1

Question 52

To solve the equation 3x + 5 = -4 - 2x, what is the first step?

Accepted Answer

Add 2x to both sides

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Subtract 5 from both sides

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Add 3 to both sides

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Subtract 2x from both sides

Question 53

What is the solution to the equation 4x + 1 = 11 - x?

Accepted Answer

x = 2.5

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x = 2

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x = 3

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x = 1.5

Question 54

A classroom contained an equal number of boys and girls. Six girls left to play hockey, leaving twice as many boys as girls in the classroom. What was the original number of students present?

Accepted Answer

24

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18

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12

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36

Question 55

Tom is 4 times as old as his daughter. In 5 years, he will be only 3 times as old as his daughter. How old is Tom now?

Accepted Answer

40 years

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20 years

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30 years

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50 years

Question 56

If you multiply an unknown number by 6 and then add 5, the result is 7 less than the unknown number plus 1 multiplied by 3. What is the unknown number?

Accepted Answer

2

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3

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4

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5

Question 57

You have budgeted $1000 for a printing job and the local printing company charges $250 for the cardboard and $40 per hour for labor. How many hours of labor can you afford?

Accepted Answer

18 hours

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15 hours

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20 hours

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25 hours

Question 58

The printing company estimates that it can print 1000 cards per hour of labor. If your current budget allows you to afford 18 hours of labor, how many cards will you get printed with your current budget?

Accepted Answer

18000 cards

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15000 cards

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20000 cards

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1800 cards

Question 59

If Tom has $105 to spend in a month on pinball games, and after playing 50 games, all further games are $1, how many games can he play if he takes up the special deal?

Accepted Answer

155 games

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105 games

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205 games

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255 games

Question 60

How much did Tom save by taking up the special deal, compared to playing the same number of games at $2 a game?

Accepted Answer

$100

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$50

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$150

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$200

Question 61

When 6 is subtracted from a certain number, the result is 15. What is the algebraic expression for this scenario?

Accepted Answer

x - 6 = 15

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x + 6 = 15

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6 - x = 15

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15 - x = 6

Question 62

If three more than seven times a certain number is zero, what is the correct algebraic equation?

Accepted Answer

7x + 3 = 0

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7x - 3 = 0

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3x + 7 = 0

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3x - 7 = 0

Question 63

When 2 is divided by a certain number, the result is 4 more than the number. What is the algebraic equation for this statement?

Accepted Answer

2/x = x + 4

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x/2 = x + 4

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2/x = 4x

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x/2 = 4 + x

Question 64

In a basketball game, Hao scored 5 more points than Seve. If they scored a total of 27 points between them, how many points did Seve score?

Accepted Answer

11 points

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16 points

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21 points

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10 points

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