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SCORE __________
Write an algebraic expression for each verbal expression.
1. _______________________
1. the sum of the cube of a number and 12
2. 42 decreased by twice some number
3. Write a verbal expression for
4. Evaluate
4[ 32 − 5(8 − 6)]
32 − 7
2. _______________________
6𝑔2
.
5
3. _______________________
+ 11.
4. _______________________
Evaluate each expression if w = 4, n = 8, v = 5, and t = 2.
2
2
2
5. 𝑤 + n(𝑣 – t)
6. 3nw – 𝑤 + 𝑡
5. _______________________
3
6. _______________________
For Questions 7 and 8, name the property used in each
equation. Then find the value of n.
7. 7y + y = 7y + ny
7. _______________________
8. (6 + n)x = 15x
8. _______________________
2
9. Evaluate 3(3 ÷ 2) + (32 – 9). Name the property used in each step.
10. Rewrite 2(x + 3y – 2z) using the Distributive Property. Then simplify.
9. _______________________
10. _______________________
Simplify each expression. If not possible, write simplified.
11. 3 + 6(5a + 4an) + 9na
11. _______________________
12. 7a + 7𝑎2 + 14𝑏 2
12. _______________________
Evaluate each expression.
13. 6 • 8 + 29 + 7 + 3 • 7
13. _______________________
14. 32 + 6 • 4 + 7 • 4 + 16
14. _______________________
15. Solve
5 • 23 – 4 • 32
1+3
= x.
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1
1 3
5 3 7
16. Find the solution of 2b + 2 = 3 if the replacement set is {2 , 4 , 1, 4 , 2 , 4}.
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17. Some warehouse stores charge members an annual fee to
shop there. On his first trip to a warehouse store, Mr. Marsh
pays a $50 membership fee. Cases of bottled water cost $4 at
the warehouse store. Write and solve an equation to find the
total amount Mr. Marsh spent on his first trip before tax if he
bought 8 cases of water.
17. ________________
18. The graph shown represents a puppy exploring a trail.
Describe what is happening in the graph. Is the function
discrete or continuous?
18. ________________
For Questions 19 and 20, use the graph that shows the
average daily circulation of the Evening Telegraph.
19. Identify the independent and dependent variables.
19. ________________
20. Write a description of what the graph displays.
20. ________________
21. Each day David drives to work in the morning, returns home
for lunch, drives back to work, and then goes to a gym to
exercise before he returns home for the evening. Draw a
reasonable graph to show the distance David is from his
home for a two–day period.
21. ________________
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22. Determine whether − 2x + 4y = 6 represents a function.
22. ________________
23. If f (x) = –3𝑥 2 – 2x + 1, find 2[f (r)].
23. ________________
For Questions 24 and 25, use the graph at the right.
24. Interpret the y-intercept of the graph.
24. ________________
25. Interpret the end behavior of the function (what will happen
as time keeps increasing?
Bonus (what will it be? Find out when you take the test!)
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B: ________________
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