Question 1

Which of the following is the correct solution to the equation $2x + 5 = 17$?

Accepted Answer

$x = 6$

Question 2

A nurse needs to divide 120 mg of medication equally among 4 patients. How many milligrams does each patient receive?

Accepted Answer

$30$ mg

Question 3

Simplify the expression $3(x + 4) - 2x$.

Accepted Answer

$x + 12$

Question 4

Which property is illustrated by the equation $a(b + c) = ab + ac$?

Accepted Answer

Distributive Property

Question 5

A student rounds the number $4.678$ to the nearest tenth. What is the result?

Accepted Answer

$4.7$

Question 6

Which of the following is the solution to the equation $5x - 3 = 2x + 9$?

Accepted Answer

$x = 4$

Question 7

A recipe calls for $\frac{3}{4}$ cup of sugar. If you want to make half the recipe, how much sugar do you need?

Accepted Answer

$\frac{3}{8}$ cup

Question 8

Which of the following expressions is equivalent to $2(x + 3) + 4x$?

Accepted Answer

$6x + 6$

Question 9

A car travels 180 miles in 3 hours. What is the average speed in miles per hour?

Accepted Answer

$60$ mph

Question 10

Which equation represents the solution to the word problem: 'If you subtract 7 from a number, you get 15'?

Accepted Answer

$x - 7 = 15$

Question 11

Simplify the expression $4x - 2x + 7$.

Accepted Answer

$2x + 7$

Question 12

Which of the following is the correct solution to $\frac{x}{5} = 8$?

Accepted Answer

$x = 40$

Question 13

A store is offering a 20% discount on a $50$ item. What is the sale price?

Accepted Answer

$40$

Question 14

Which of the following is the solution to $3(x - 2) = 12$?

Accepted Answer

$x = 6$

Question 15

If $x = 5$, what is the value of $2x^2 - 3x + 4$?

Accepted Answer

$39$

Question 16

Which of the following is the correct solution to $7x + 2 = 30$?

Accepted Answer

$x = 4$

Question 17

A student scored 85, 90, and 95 on three tests. What is the average score?

Accepted Answer

$90$

Question 18

Which of the following is the solution to $x + 2x = 12$?

Accepted Answer

$x = 4$

Question 19

A triangle has a base of 10 cm and a height of 6 cm. What is its area?

Accepted Answer

$30$ cm^2$

Question 20

Which of the following is the solution to $4x - 7 = 9$?

Accepted Answer

$x = 4$

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