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Algebra I (Grades 8–9) Midterm — Semester 1, Form A

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Math Grades 8–9 15 multiple choice + 1 written

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Algebra I (Grades 8–9) Midterm — Semester 1, Form A
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Directions: Read each question carefully and choose the best answer. Answer the written response in complete sentences.

Covers: Expressions & Equations · Inequalities · Linear Functions

Part 1: Multiple Choice

  1. Which property justifies 5(x + 2) = 5x + 10?
    1. A. Commutative Property of Addition
    2. B. Additive Identity Property
    3. C. Associative Property of Multiplication
    4. D. Distributive Property
  2. Solve 3x + 2y = 8 for y.
    1. A. y = -(3/2)x + 4
    2. B. y = -(3/2)x + 8
    3. C. y = -3x + 8
    4. D. y = (3/2)x + 4
  3. Solve A = (1/2)bh for h.
    1. A. h = 2Ab
    2. B. h = b/(2A)
    3. C. h = A/(2b)
    4. D. h = 2A/b
  4. Solve: 3(2x + 1) = 4x + 15
    1. A. x = 7.5
    2. B. x = 3
    3. C. x = 9
    4. D. x = 6
  5. Solve: (2/3)x - 4 = 10
    1. A. x = 21
    2. B. x = 6
    3. C. x = 4
    4. D. x = 9 1/3
  6. Solve: |x| < 5
    1. A. -5 < x < 5
    2. B. x < 5
    3. C. 0 < x < 5
    4. D. x < -5 or x > 5
  7. Which value of x is a solution of 3x - 5 ≥ 10?
    1. A. 5
    2. B. 0
    3. C. 4
    4. D. -5
  8. Solve: 2(x - 1) ≤ 3x + 4
    1. A. x ≤ 2
    2. B. x ≥ 6
    3. C. x ≥ -6
    4. D. x ≤ -6
  9. Solve: -4x + 7 > 23
    1. A. x < 4
    2. B. x < -4
    3. C. x > -7.5
    4. D. x > -4
  10. A phone plan costs $35 per month plus $0.05 per text. Kai can spend at most $50 per month. What is the greatest number of texts he can send?
    1. A. 300
    2. B. 30
    3. C. 1,700
    4. D. 700
  11. What is the slope of a line perpendicular to y = (2/3)x - 5?
    1. A. 2/3
    2. B. 3/2
    3. C. -3/2
    4. D. -2/3
  12. What is the y-intercept of the line 2x + 5y = 20?
    1. A. 2/5
    2. B. 20
    3. C. 4
    4. D. 10
  13. Which equation describes the line through (1, 4) with slope 3?
    1. A. y = 3x + 1
    2. B. y = 3x - 1
    3. C. y = 4x + 3
    4. D. y = 3x + 4
  14. The arithmetic sequence 7, 11, 15, 19, ... continues. What is the 20th term?
    1. A. 83
    2. B. 76
    3. C. 87
    4. D. 80
  15. Which point lies on the line y - 3 = 2(x + 1)?
    1. A. (3, -1)
    2. B. (-1, 3)
    3. C. (1, 3)
    4. D. (1, -3)

Part 2: Written Response

  1. Solve 5(x - 2) - 3x = 2(x + 4) - x. Show each step and name the property or operation you used for each step.

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