Solving One-Variable Inequalities — Unit test Answers

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Two cars that are 150 miles apart start driving toward each other on parallel roads. The average speed of the first car is 60 miles per hour. The average speed of the second car is 55 miles per hour. Which equation can be used to determine t, the time it takes for the two cars to pass each other?

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A
60t – 55t = 0
B
60t + 55t = 1
C
60t + 55t = 150
D
60t – 55t = 150
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What value of x is in the solution set of 2x – 3 > 11 – 5x?

A
–3
B
0
C
2
D
4
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What is the value of n in the equation ?

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A
n = 0
B
n = 2
C
n = 4
D
n = 6
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Alejandro made an error in the steps below when determining the equation of the line that is perpendicular to the line 4x – 3y = –8 and passes through the point (3, –2).Alejandro made his first error in which step?

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A
Step 1
B
Step 2
C
Step 3
D
Step 4
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Solve the equation.–9x + 1 = –x + 17

A
x = –8
B
x = –2
C
x = 2
D
x = 8
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It took Amir 2 hours to hike 5 miles. On the first part of the hike, Amir averaged 3 miles per hour. For the second part of the hike, the terrain was more difficult so his average speed decreased to 1.5 mile per hour.

A
3(2 – t) = 1.5t
B
3t = 1.5(2 – t)
C
3t + 1.5(2 – t) = 5
D
3(2 – t) + 1.5t = 5
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The volume, V, of a rectangular prism is determined using the formula V=lwh, where l is the length, w is the width, and h is the height of the prism.Using this formula, what is the width of a rectangular prism that has a volume of 138.24 cubic inches, a height of 9.6 inches, and a length of 3.2 inches? Round to the nearest tenth.

A
0.2 inches
B
4.5 inches
C
46.1 inches
D
414.7 inches
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What is the value of x in the equation ?

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StartFraction 2 Over 3 EndFraction left-parenthesis StartFraction one-half EndFraction. x plus 12 right-parenthesis equals left-parenthesis StartFraction one-half EndFraction left-parenthesis StartFraction one-third EndFraction x plus 14 right-parenthesis minus 3.
Option A
B
StartFraction one-half EndFraction left-parenthesis n minus 4 right-parenthesis minus 3 equals 3 minus left-parenthesis 2 n plus 3 right-parenthesis.
Option B
C
2
D
13
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What is the slope of a line that is perpendicular to the line y = 8x + 5?

A
−8
B
Option
Option B
C
Option
Option C
D
8
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Which situation could be represented by the graph?

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A
Students in the children’s choir are at least 8 years old but no more than 11 years old.
B
Babysitters earn between $8 and $11 per hour.
C
A program at a community college can be completed in no fewer than 8 months, but must be completed in less than 11 months.
D
The dogs at a veterinary clinic are all 8 years old or under or are older than 11 years.
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In order to be invited to tutoring or extension activities, a student's performance must be at least 20 points higher or lower than an average score. If the average score is 105, which inequality represents p, the scores for students who are eligible for tutoring or extension activities?

A
85 < p < 125
B
85 ≤ p ≤ 125
C
p 125
D
p ≤ 85 or p ≥ 125
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Solve the inequality.2(4x – 3) ≥ –3(3x) + 5x?

A
x ≥ 0.5
B
x ≥ 2
C
(–∞, 0.5]
D
(–∞, 2]
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What is the solution to the linear equation? + p = + p

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A
p = 1
B
p = 2
C
p = 8
D
p = 10
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The formula to convert °F to °C is C = (F – 32).Convert 50°C to °F.

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A
10°F
B
20°F
C
122°F
D
132°F
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Lily begins solving the equation 4(x – 1) – x = 3(x + 5) – 11. Her work is shown below.4(x – 1) – x = 3(x + 5) – 11 4x – 4 – x = 3x + 15 – 113x – 4 = 3x + 4

A
The equation has one solution: x = 0.
B
The equation has one solution: x = 8.
C
The equation has no solution.
D
The equation has infinite solutions.
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Kate begins solving the equation (6x – 3) = (6x – 4). Her work is correct and is shown below.(6x – 3) = (6x – 4)4x – 2 = 3x – 2

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A
The equation has infinite solutions.
B
The equation has one solution: x = 0.
C
The equation has one solution: x = .
Option C
D
The equation has no solution.
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What is a correct first step in solving the inequality –4(3 – 5x)≥ –6x + 9?

A
–12 – 20x ≤ –6x + 9
B
–12 – 20x ≥ –6x + 9
C
–12 + 20x ≤ –6x + 9
D
–12 + 20x ≥ –6x + 9
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Working together, Rocco and Giulia can paint a room in 3 hours. It would have taken Rocco 7 hours to do the job alone. Which equation can be used to determine r, Giulia’s rate of work in parts per hour?

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A
+ 3r = 7
Option A
B
+ 3r = 1
Option B
C
= r
Option C
D
= 3r
Option D
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The inequality graphed below represents the ages, a, of players on a baseball team.

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A
12 < a ≤ 18
B
12 ≤ a < 18
C
12 > a ≤ 18
D
12 ≥ a < 18
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In order to avoid heavy traffic, Antonio can drive home after working less than 7 hours or after working more than 9 hours. How can this be written as a single compound inequality?

A
7 < h < 9
B
7 > h > 9
C
h 9
D
h > 7 or h < 9

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