Equations and Inequalities - Unit 1 Test A

1. Simplify an expression for the model below.

2. Which gives a simplified expression for the area of the rectangle?

• A. 5x + 1.5
• B. 4x + 8
• C. 2x + 4
• D. 5x + 3.75

6. What is the solution set for the inequality?

• A. x < 5
• B. x < -5
• C. x > 5
• D. x > -5

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12. Reuben solved the inequality as shown. Which best describes Reuben’s mistake?

• A. Reuben distributed incorrectly.
• B. Reuben combined like terms incorrectly.
• C. Reuben should not have flipped the inequality sign.
• D. Reuben did not make a mistake.

13. Which of the following shows the equation solved for y?

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15. Which value of x makes the equation true?

• A. x = 11.3
• B. x = 4.5
• C. x = 8.5
• D. x = -4.5

17. Mike is driving a boat at 12 mph and is increasing his speed by 0.2 mph each second. Hank is driving a boat at 26.4 mph and is decreasing his speed by 0.7 mph each second. After how many seconds will the boats be traveling the same speed?

• A. 16 seconds
• B. 8 seconds
• C. 14.4 seconds
• D. The boats will never be traveling at the same speed.

18. Find the solution set to the inequality below.

19. Mrs. Watson asked her students to write an equation with a solution of x = 0.5. Which student successfully completed the task?

• A. Bethany only
• B. Zoe only
• C. Both Bethany and Zoe
• D. Neither Bethany nor Zoe