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

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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 B
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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. Solve: |x - 3| = 5
    1. A. x = 8 only
    2. B. x = 8 or x = -2
    3. C. x = -8 or x = 2
    4. D. x = 8 or x = 2
  2. Simplify: 4(2x - 3) - (x - 5)
    1. A. 9x - 7
    2. B. 7x - 7
    3. C. 7x - 17
    4. D. 7x + 2
  3. Evaluate 2a^2 - 3b when a = -3 and b = 4.
    1. A. 30
    2. B. -30
    3. C. 6
    4. D. -6
  4. Solve: 0.4(x - 10) = 0.2x + 3
    1. A. x = 17.5
    2. B. x = 5
    3. C. x = 70
    4. D. x = 35
  5. The sum of three consecutive integers is 87. What is the smallest integer?
    1. A. 26
    2. B. 28
    3. C. 29
    4. D. 27
  6. Solve: -3 < 2x + 1 ≤ 9
    1. A. -2 ≤ x < 4
    2. B. -2 < x ≤ 4
    3. C. -4 < x ≤ 2
    4. D. -1 < x ≤ 5
  7. A number line shows an open circle at 2 with shading to the left. Which inequality does it show?
    1. A. x ≤ 2
    2. B. x > 2
    3. C. x ≥ 2
    4. D. x < 2
  8. Which point is a solution of y > 2x - 1?
    1. A. (0, 0)
    2. B. (3, 4)
    3. C. (1, 0)
    4. D. (2, 3)
  9. Which inequality means "a number n decreased by 7 is at most 15"?
    1. A. n - 7 ≥ 15
    2. B. n - 7 < 15
    3. C. n - 7 ≤ 15
    4. D. 7 - n ≤ 15
  10. Solve: |x - 2| ≥ 3
    1. A. x ≤ -1 or x ≥ 5
    2. B. -1 ≤ x ≤ 5
    3. C. x ≥ 5
    4. D. x ≤ -5 or x ≥ 1
  11. If f(x) = -2x + 9, for what value of x does f(x) = 1?
    1. A. 4
    2. B. -4
    3. C. 5
    4. D. 7
  12. What is the slope of the line through (-2, 5) and (4, -7)?
    1. A. -1/2
    2. B. -6
    3. C. 2
    4. D. -2
  13. Which line is parallel to y = -4x + 1 and passes through (0, 6)?
    1. A. y = (1/4)x + 6
    2. B. y = 4x + 6
    3. C. y = -4x + 1
    4. D. y = -4x + 6
  14. A repair costs C = 15h + 40 dollars, where h is hours worked. What does 15 represent?
    1. A. The total cost is $15
    2. B. The cost increases $15 for each hour of work
    3. C. The base fee is $15
    4. D. The job takes 15 hours
  15. Which equation describes the horizontal line through (5, -2)?
    1. A. x = 5
    2. B. x = -2
    3. C. y = 5
    4. D. y = -2

Part 2: Written Response

  1. A club sells candles for $8 each. It spent $200 on supplies. The club wants a profit of at least $500. Write and solve an inequality for the number of candles c, and explain what the solution means in context. Show your work.

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