Basic Algebra Quiz Questions With Solutions

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Basic Algebra Questions and Answers

  • 1. 

    7 + 2x = 15 What is the value of x?

    Explanation
    The correct solution for the equation 7 + 2x = 15 is x = 4.

    Here's how we solve it:



    Subtract 7 from both sides: (7 + 2x) - 7 = 15 - 7 2x = 8


    Divide both sides by 2: 2x / 2 = 8 / 2 x = 4



    Therefore, x = 4 is the only solution to the equation.

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  • 2. 

    Y = 7x + 3 Where does this line cross the y-axis?

    • A.

      (0,3)

    • B.

      (1,2)

    • C.

      (7,3)

    • D.

      (3,7)

    Correct Answer
    A. (0,3)
    Explanation
    In the equation y = 7x + 3, to find where the line crosses the y-axis, you need to determine the y-coordinate when x is equal to 0. This is because the y-axis is where x = 0.
    So, substitute x = 0 into the equation:
    y = 7(0) + 3
    y = 0 + 3
    y = 3
    The line crosses the y-axis at the point (0, 3).

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  • 3. 

    Y = 27j - 7 - 7j. If y = 13 what will j be equal to?

    Correct Answer
    1
    Explanation
    If y = 27j - 7 - 7j, and we know that y = 13, we can substitute y with 13 in the equation. Therefore, 13 = 27j - 7 - 7j. Simplifying this equation, we get 13 = 20j - 7. Adding 7 to both sides, we have 20 = 20j. Dividing both sides by 20, we find that j = 1.

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  • 4. 

    Ben pays $40 per month to attend a weekly yoga class. His sister Ilene gets a discount at her yoga class and pays $35 per month. Over the course of one year, how much more money does Ben pay a year to attend his yoga class?

    • A.

      62

    • B.

      55

    • C.

      75

    • D.

      60

    • E.

      25

    Correct Answer
    D. 60
    Explanation
    Ben pays $40 per month for his yoga class, while his sister pays $35 per month for hers. To calculate how much more money Ben pays a year, we need to find the difference between their monthly payments and multiply it by 12 (months in a year). The difference is $40 - $35 = $5. Therefore, Ben pays $5 more per month. Multiplying this by 12, we get $5 * 12 = $60. So, Ben pays $60 more a year to attend his yoga class.

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  • 5. 

    F(x) = 17x - 30  Find f(2) - f(1)

    Correct Answer
    17
    Explanation
    To find f(2) - f(1), we substitute 2 and 1 into the given function f(x) = 17x - 30.
    f(2) = 17(2) - 30 = 4
    f(1) = 17(1) - 30 = -13
    Therefore, f(2) - f(1) = 4 - (-13) = 17.

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  • 6. 

    Robin Banks is driving away in her getaway car. Willie Ketchup is chasing him in his patrol car. Robin is driving 50 mph and is 100 miles away from the border. Willie is 50 miles behind Robin, and is driving 75 mph. Will Robin reach the border before Willie catches her? 

    • A.

       Willie will catch him 10 miles before the border.

    • B.

      Robin reaches the border exactly as Willie catches up to her.

    • C.

      No, Robin will spend 25 years in a federal prison.

    • D.

      Yes, Robin will spend his years rich, sitting on a beach.

    Correct Answer
    B. Robin reaches the border exactly as Willie catches up to her.
    Explanation
    .

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  • 7. 

    What is the slope of a straight line that connects the following points.(1,2) & (4,11)

    Correct Answer
    3
    Explanation
    The slope of the line connecting the points (1, 2) and (4, 11) can be calculated using the formula:Slope = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1)where:x1 and y1 are the coordinates of the first point (1 and 2 in this case)x2 and y2 are the coordinates of the second point (4 and 11 in this case)Plugging in the values:Slope = (11 - 2) / (4 - 1)Slope = 9 / 3Slope = 3Therefore, the slope of the line connecting the points (1, 2) and (4, 11) is 3. This means that for every 3 units the line goes up vertically (y), it goes 1 unit to the right horizontally (x).

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  • 8. 

    Solve for y in the equation: y – 13 = –3

    • A.

      10

    • B.

      -10

    • C.

      16

    • D.

      -16

    Correct Answer
    A. 10
    Explanation
    The answer is 10.Here's how to solve for y in the equation y – 13 = –3:Add 13 to both sides of the equation to isolate y on one side:y – 13 + 13 = –3 + 13Simplify both sides:y = 10Therefore, the solution to the equation y – 13 = –3 is y = 10.

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  • 9. 

    If p × q = p + q + p/q, the value of 8 × 2 is:

    • A.

      6

    • B.

      10

    • C.

      14

    • D.

      16

    Correct Answer
    C. 14
  • 10. 

    If a * b = 2 (a + b), then 5 * 2 is equal to:

    • A.

      3

    • B.

      10

    • C.

      14

    • D.

      20

    Correct Answer
    C. 14
    Explanation
    In the equation a * b = 2 (a + b), where * represents a custom operation, the answer for 5 * 2 is not directly obtainable using conventional math operations like addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.To solve for 5 * 2, we need to understand the logic behind the custom operation. Since the operation involves doubling the sum of a and b, it essentially multiplies both a and b by 2 and then adds them together.So, for 5 * 2:Double both 5 and 2: 2 * 5 = 10, 2 * 2 = 4Add the doubled values: 10 + 4 = 14Therefore, 5 * 2 in this custom operation equals 14.The other options are incorrect because:3: This result would be obtained if the operation simply involved multiplying a and b.10: This result would be obtained if the operation only doubled one of the numbers.20: This result is too high and doesn't follow the logic of the custom operation.

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Ms. Janaisa Harris, an experienced educator, has devoted 4 years to teaching high school math and 6 years to tutoring. She holds a bachelor's degree in Mathematics (Secondary Education, and Teaching) from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and is currently employed at Wilson County School (NC) as a mathematics teacher. She is now broadening her educational impact by engaging in curriculum mapping for her county. This endeavor enriches her understanding of educational strategies and their implementation. With a strong commitment to quality education, she actively participates in the review process of educational quizzes, ensuring accuracy and relevance to the curriculum.

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