Expressions/Equations

Simplify the expression: 18m - 9v + 6v - 7m

• 11m - 3v

• 25m - 3v

• 11m + 3v

• 25m + 3v

If x = -1, which of the following equations makes a true statement?

• 4x + 4 = 20

• -4x - 5 = -15

• -3x + 15 = 18

• -5x - 15 = -22

Mark’s brother is five years older than Mark. Their combined ages add up to 23. How old is Mark?

• 9

• 10

• 11

• 12

Five sisters each bought matching scarves and two pairs of socks. The scarves were priced at $12.00. If the total bill for all 5 sisters was $125.00, what was the price of one pair of socks?

• $5.00

• $4.00

• $3.50

• $3.00

A home improvement store advertises 60 square feet of flooring for $287.00 including an $80.00 installation fee. How much does each square foot of flooring cost?

• $3.45

• $3.45

• $3.45

• $3.45

Solve the equation: x/8 + 6 = 32

• x = 208

• x = 208

• x = 208

• x = 208

Solve: 5x + q = 65

• x = 13

• x = 12

• x = 15

• x = 10

Solve: 1/3(9k + 12) = 15

• k = 3

• k = 5

• k = 4

• k = 6

Felix joins a local recreation center to play basketball. The recreation center charges a $20 annual fee, plus an additional $15 per month for usage of the basketball courts. Felix prepays by writing a check for $185. For how many months did Felix prepay?

• 11 months

• 12 months

• 10 months

• 9 months

A fifteen passenger van is rented for a family vacation. The van rental is $75.00 per day, plus a $160.00 insurance fee. Which equation could be used to find \( x \), the number of days the car can be rented if they want to spend exactly $760.00 on the van rental?

• 75.00 + 160.00x = 760.00

• 75.00x - 160.00 = 760.00

• 75.00 - 160.00x = 760.00

• 75.00x + 160.00 = 760.00