Linear Questions from STAAR Released

Which number line best represents the solution to the inequality 3.3w - 9 > -22.2?

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Which situation can be represented by this inequality?

• Stefan spends $6.50 on supplies for a lemonade stand and sells each cup of lemonade for $1.25. What is x, the number of cups of lemonade Stefan must sell to earn a profit of more then $50?

• Stefan has a balance of $6.50 in his savings account and deposits $1.25 each week. What is x, the number of weeks Stefan must deposit $1.25 in order to have a balance of more than $50 in his savings account?

• Stefan earns 1.25% interest on the balance in his checking account and has to pay a monthly charge of $6.50. What is x, the balance that Stefan must have in his checking account in order to have an ending balance greater than $50 after interest and fees?

• Stefan charges $1.25 for gasoline plus $6.50 per hour for mowing lawns. What is x, the number of hours he has to mow lawns to earn more than $50?

Which situation is best represented by the following equation? 45w + 123.95 = 753.95

• Erica paid $753.95 for dance classes. She paid a $123.95 registration fee and $45 for each week she was enrolled in the classes. What is w, the number of weeks Erica was enrolled in dance classes?

• Erica paid $753.95 for dance classes. She paid a $45 registration fee and $123.95 for each week she was enrolled in the classes. What is w, the number of weeks Erica was enrolled in dance classes?

• Erica and her sister paid $753.95 for dance classes. Erica paid $123.95 for each week she was enrolled in the classes, and her sister paid $45 for each week she was enrolled in the classes. What is w, the number of weeks Erica and her sister were enrolled in dance classes?

• Erica paid $753.95 for dance classes. She paid a $123.95 for each week she was enrolled in the classes after using a coupon that gave her $45 off the price per week. What is w, the number of weeks Erica was enrolled in dance classes?

What is the solution set for -4x -10 ≤ 2?

• x ≤ -3

• x ≥ -3

• x ≤ 2

• x ≥ 2

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Fingernails grow at a rate of 3.5 mm (y) per month (x). How long would your fingernails grow in 3 months?

• 10.5 mm

• 3.5 mm

• 7 mm

• 14 mm