QUESTION: 5

Choose the algebraic expression that best represents the following situation: Jeral's test score (J) was 5 points higher than half of Kara's test score (K).

K = 1/2 × J − 5
J = 1/2 × K + 5
J = 2K − 5
K = (J −1/2) − 5

Answer(s): B

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QUESTION: 6

Enrique weighs 5 pounds more than twice Brendan's weight.
If their total weight is 225 pounds, how much does Enrique weigh?

125 pounds
152 pounds
165 pounds
115 pounds

Answer(s): B

Explanation:

If E + B = 225, and E = 2B + 5, then 225 − B = 2B + 5.
Solving for B:
3B = 220
B = 73.3.
225 − 73.3 = 151.7.

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QUESTION: 7

What does (4x − y) + (−10 + y) equal if x = 3 and y = 4?

14
22
−2
2

Answer(s): D

Explanation:

Plugging in x and y, you get (4(3) − 4) + (−10 + 4), which is 8 + (−6), or 8 − 6 = 2.

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QUESTION: 8

A pasta salad was chilled in the refrigerator at 35°F overnight for 9 hours. The temperature of the pasta dish dropped from 86°F to 38°F.
What was the average rate of cooling per hour?

(0.532°) / hr
(5.3°) / hr
(4.8°) / hr
(5.15°) / hr

Answer(s): B

Explanation:

The average rate of cooling is:
(86º − 38º) / 9 hrs;
(48º)/9 = 5.33ºF per hour.

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