Chapter 4 Practice Test

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Chapter 4 Practice Test - Quiz


This quiz will show your knowledge of evaluating expressions, writing expressions, and solving expressions with addition, subtraction, multiplication & division.


Questions and Answers
  • 1. 

    Evaluate 4m + 9 for m = 3.

    • A.

      19

    • B.

      16

    • C.

      21

    • D.

      25

    Correct Answer
    C. 21
    Explanation
    To evaluate 4m + 9 for m = 3, we substitute the value of m into the expression. Therefore, 4(3) + 9 = 12 + 9 = 21.

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  • 2. 

    Evaluate x - 2m for x=15 & m=3.

    • A.

      7

    • B.

      9

    • C.

      39

    • D.

      26

    Correct Answer
    B. 9
    Explanation
    PEMDAS!!

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  • 3. 

    Evaluate 

    • A.

      30

    • B.

      16

    • C.

      15

    • D.

      63

    Correct Answer
    B. 16
    Explanation
    Remember PEMDAS!!!

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  • 4. 

    Which of the following is an algebraic expression  for the phrase: 5 fewer than watermelons.

    • A.

      5 - w

    • B.

      W - 5

    • C.

      4w - 3

    • D.

      W + 4

    Correct Answer
    B. W - 5
    Explanation
    The phrase "5 fewer than w watermelons" indicates that we are subtracting 5 from the number of watermelons, w. Therefore, the algebraic expression for this phrase is w - 5.

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  • 5. 

    Which of the following is an algebraic expression for the phrase: 6 times x school buses.

    • A.

      6x

    • B.

      6 + x

    • C.

      X - 6

    • D.

      6 / x

    Correct Answer
    A. 6x
    Explanation
    The phrase "6 times x school buses" indicates that we need to multiply the number of school buses (represented by x) by 6. Therefore, the algebraic expression for this phrase is 6x.

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  • 6. 

    Solve: n - 4 = -1

    • A.

      3

    • B.

      -5

    • C.

      -3

    • D.

      1

    Correct Answer
    A. 3
    Explanation
    Watch your signs! -1 + 3 = 2

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  • 7. 

    Solve: -10 = n - 6

    • A.

      -16

    • B.

      8

    • C.

      16

    • D.

      -4

    Correct Answer
    D. -4
    Explanation
    Watch the signs! If you need to use the circle method, then use it!

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  • 8. 

    Solve:

    • A.
    • B.
    • C.

      1

    • D.
    Correct Answer
    A.
  • 9. 

    Solve: w + 3 = 8

    • A.

      11

    • B.

      5

    • C.

      -5

    • D.

      7

    Correct Answer
    B. 5
    Explanation
    The given equation is w + 3 = 8. To solve for w, we need to isolate w on one side of the equation. Subtracting 3 from both sides, we get w = 5. Therefore, the correct answer is 5.

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  • 10. 

    Solve: 12.99 = m + 6.8

    • A.

      12.31

    • B.

      19.7

    • C.

      6.19

    • D.

      6.8

    Correct Answer
    C. 6.19
    Explanation
    Line up the decimal points when adding or subtracting fractions!!

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  • 11. 

    In track practice, Armin ran a mile in 6 minutes. His mile time was 3.5 minutes faster than Michael's mile time.  Which equation shows Michael's mile time?

    • A.

      M - 3.5 = 6

    • B.

      M + 3.5 = 6

    • C.

      6 - 3.5 = m

    • D.

      6 - m = 3.5

    Correct Answer
    A. M - 3.5 = 6
    Explanation
    The equation m - 3.5 = 6 represents Michael's mile time. This equation states that if you subtract 3.5 minutes from Michael's mile time (m), it will equal 6 minutes, which is the time Armin took to run a mile.

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  • 12. 

    Solve:  

    • A.

      3

    • B.

      -75

    • C.

      75

    • D.

      20

    Correct Answer
    C. 75
    Explanation
    Remember to watch your signs! negative x negative = positive

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  • 13. 

    Solve:  14  =  2y

    • A.

      14

    • B.

      7

    • C.

      28

    • D.

      12

    Correct Answer
    B. 7
    Explanation
    The equation 14 = 2y can be solved by dividing both sides of the equation by 2. This gives us y = 7, which means that when y is equal to 7, the equation is true. Therefore, the correct answer is 7.

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  • 14. 

    Solve:  

    • A.

      88

    • B.

      -88

    • C.

      80

    • D.

      16

    Correct Answer
    A. 88
  • 15. 

    Solve: -5t = 25

    • A.

      5

    • B.

      4

    • C.

      125

    • D.

      -5

    Correct Answer
    D. -5
    Explanation
    Remember to watch your signs. Positive / negative = negative

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  • 16. 

    Solve:  

    • A.

      240

    • B.

      80

    • C.

      -16

    • D.

      300

    Correct Answer
    B. 80
    Explanation
    Multiply both sides by 10/3 to get t by itself.

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  • 17. 

    -4b = -3.2

    • A.

      0.8

    • B.

      -0.8

    • C.

      8.0

    • D.

      -.008

    Correct Answer
    A. 0.8
    Explanation
    Watch your signs. Watch your decimal when you divide.

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  • 18. 

    A video store charges $2.75 per day for overdue video games.  You owe a late fee of $13.75.  How many days overdue is the game?

    • A.

      6

    • B.

      5

    • C.

      4

    • D.

      3

    Correct Answer
    B. 5
    Explanation
    Use the equation d = 13.75 / 2.75

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  • 19. 

    Anna is making a beaded bracelet for her friend. She  had beads that are  inch thick.  Anna wants the bracelet to be 7 inches around.  How many  beads should she use?

    • A.

      14

    • B.

      15

    • C.

      16

    • D.

      17

    Correct Answer
    A. 14
    Explanation
    Use the equation 

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  • 20. 

    Your family drives from Yorba Linda to Tampa, Florida.  The trip is about 2,508miles and lasts four days.  How many miles must your family drive each day?

    • A.

      10,032

    • B.

      2,512

    • C.

      627

    • D.

      2,504

    Correct Answer
    C. 627
    Explanation
    Use the equation d = 2508/4

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