Equations and Inequalities STAAR Released Questions

The model represents an equation.

What value of x makes the equation true?

• 3

• 8

• 6

• 4

A model for an inequality is shown.

What is the solution to this inequality?

• x > −18

• x > 9

• x > 21

• x > −42

Jeff bought a bottle of water for $2. He also bought some hot dogs for $3 each. Jeff did not spend more than $14 on the hot dogs and the bottle of water. Which inequality can be used to find h, the number of hot dogs that Jeff could have bought?

• 3h − 2 ≤ 14

• 3h + 2 ≤ 14

• 3h − 2 ≥ 14

• 3h + 2 ≥ 14

An equation is modeled.

What value of x makes the equation true?

• −1

• 7

• −5

• 1

Which number line represent the solution to the inequality −7x −13 ≥ 8?

• Line A

• Line B

• Line C

• Line D

The model represents an equation.

What is the solution for this equation?

• x = 1

• x = –2

• x = –3

• x = 5

The solution to the inequality 5x − 4 > 21 is represented by which number line?

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What is the value of x in this equation?

2x + 2 = −52

• −25

• −27

Match the graph with its inequality.

• 11 < a
• 11 > a
•  11 ≤ a
•  11 ≥ a

Solve for x

46 + 7x = 95

• 7

• 2

• 342

• 49