Algebra I Midterm Study Guide Directions: Complete the following problems.

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Define a variable and write an expression for the phrase. 1-1 1-2 1-2 1. the quotient of 6 times a number and 16 2. Evaluate u + xy, for u = 18, x = 10, and y = 8. 3. Evaluate the expression Simplify the expression. 2-4 1-2 4. (5 c)(1) 5. Write an algebraic expression for the phrase. 2-4 2-4 6. 2 times the quantity q minus 3 7. Simplify 7(499) using the Distributive Property. Solve the equation. 3-1 3-1 3-1 3-2 3-1 3-2 3-2 8. 9. 11 = d + 15 10. 11. 12. for a = 4 and b = 3.

3 x+5=8 7

13. 3(y + 6) = 30 14. 4.9x + 4.4 = 19.1

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15. Find the measure of

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x 68 26

____ 16. The perimeter of the rectangle is 24 cm. Find the value of x.

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A copy center offers its customers two different pricing plans for black and white photocopies of 8.5 in. by 11 in. pages. Customers can either pay $0.08 per page or pay $7.50 for a discount card that lowers the cost to $0.05 per page. Write and solve an equation to find the number of photocopies for which the cost of each plan is the same.

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18. Which equation is an identity? Which number is a solution of the inequality?

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19. m >

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Write the inequality in words. 4-1 20. 5n 10 > 26 Describe how to graph the inequality from the given description. 4-1 21. x is at least 4.5. Solve the inequality. Then describe the graph your solution. 4-2 4 -3 22. 23.

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4-3 24. Solve the inequality. 4-2 4-4 4-4 4-4 4-2 25. 26. 27. 28.

1 2 +x+ 3 9

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3 1 x7< 10 2

29. Your class hopes to collect at least 325 cans of food for the annual food drive. There were 132 cans donated the first week and 146 more the second week. a. Write an inequality that describes this situation. Let c represent the number of cans of food that must be collected by the end of the third week for your class to meet or surpass your goal. b. How many cans are needed to meet or surpass your goal? 30. The width of a rectangle is 33 centimeters. The perimeter is at least 776 centimeters. a. Write and solve an inequality to find the length of the rectangle. b. Write an inequality to find the area of the rectangle in square centimeters. Write a compound inequality that represents each situation. Describe the graph of your solution.

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31. all real numbers at least 6 and at most 3 Write a compound inequality that the graph could represent.

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33. A student scored 83 and 91 on her first two quizzes. Write and solve a compound inequality to find the possible values for a third quiz score that would give her an average between 85 and 90, inclusive. Solve the compound inequality. Describe the graph of your solution.

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34. 35. Evaluate for x = 3.

36. The length of a field in yards is a function f(n) of the length n in feet. Write a function rule for this situation. 37. Crystal earns $5.50 per hour mowing lawns. a. Write a rule to describe how the amount of money m earned is a function of the number of hours h spent mowing lawns. b. How much does Crystal earn if she works 3 hours and 45 minutes?

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1-2 3-3 38. A pair of shoes costs $52.99 and the state sales tax is 8%. Use the formula C = p + rp to find the total cost of the shoes, where C is the total cost, p is the price, and r is the sales tax rate. 39. Steven wants to buy a $565 bicycle. Steven has no money saved, but will be able to deposit $30 into a savings account when he receives his paycheck each Friday. However, before Steven can buy the bike, he must give his sister $65 that he owes her. For how many weeks will Steven need to deposit money into his savings account before he can pay back his sister and buy the bike? 40. 7d + d 4d 7 = 5d

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