Chapter 1

Algebra 1: Concepts and Skills · 446 exercises

Problem 55

Evaluate the expression \(32-x^{2}+9\) when \(x=2.\) $$F)19\quad G)21\quad H)37\quad J)39$$

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Problem 55

Count the number of cubic units along the edges of the cube. Write and evaluate the power that gives the volume of the cube in cubic units.

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Problem 55

CHECKING SOLUTIONS OF INEQUALITIES Check to see if the given value of the variable is or is not a solution of the inequality. $$ 7 g \geq 47 ; g=7 $$

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Problem 55

SIMPLIFYING EXPRESSIONS Simplify the expression without using a calculator. $$ \left(\frac{30}{10}\right)(5) $$

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Problem 56

Which expression has a value of \(12 ?\) $$(A) 3+3 \times 5-2$$ $$(B) 18 \div 6 \times 3+3$$ $$(C) 7+14 \div 7 \times 4$$ $$(D) 2^{2} \cdot 3-6 \cdot 2$$

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Problem 56

Count the number of cubic units along the edges of the cube. Write and evaluate the power that gives the volume of the cube in cubic units.

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Problem 56

CHECKING SOLUTIONS OF INEQUALITIES Check to see if the given value of the variable is or is not a solution of the inequality. $$ 72 \div t>6 ; t=12 $$

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Problem 56

SIMPLIFYING EXPRESSIONS Simplify the expression without using a calculator. $$ (60)\left(\frac{2}{12}\right) $$

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Problem 57

Evaluate the expression \(\frac{3^{2}+6-5}{2 \cdot 5}.\) $$(F)1\quad (G)5\quad\quad (H)7\quad (J)10$$

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Problem 57

Count the number of cubic units along the edges of the cube. Write and evaluate the power that gives the volume of the cube in cubic units.

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Problem 57

SELLING CARDS Your community center is selling cards. Your goal is to sell 100 dollars worth of cards. Each box sells for 3 dollars. Using mental math, solve the inequality \(3 b \geq 100\) to determine at least how many boxes you must sell to meet your goal.

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Problem 57

SIMPLIFYING EXPRESSIONS Simplify the expression without using a calculator. $$ \left(\frac{3}{15}\right)\left(\frac{5}{6}\right) $$

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Problem 58

Evaluate the expression for the given value of the variable. \((L e s s o n \quad 1.1)\). $$(8) (a) when a=4$$

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Problem 58

You are making candles. You melt paraffin wax in the cubic container shown below. Each edge of the container is 6 inches in length. The container is half full. What is the volume of the wax in this container?

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Problem 58

BUYING A GUITAR You are budgeting money to buy a guitar that 150 dollars including tax. If you save 20 dollars per month, will you have enough money in 6 months? Use the inequality \(20 n \geq 150\) to model the situation, where \(n\) represents the number of months.

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Problem 58

ADDING DECIMALS Add. $$ 2.3+4.5 $$

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Problem 59

Evaluate the expression for the given value of the variable. \((L e s s o n \quad 1.1)\). $$\frac{24}{x} when x=3$$

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Problem 59

You are making candles. You melt paraffin wax in the cubic container shown below. Each edge of the container is 6 inches in length. The container is half full. Each edge of a second cubic container is 4 inches in length. Can this second candle mold hold the same amount of melted wax that is in the candle mold shown at the right? Explain your answer.

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Problem 59

ADDING DECIMALS Add. $$ 16.8+7.1 $$

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Problem 60

Evaluate the expression for the given value of the variable. \((L e s s o n \quad 1.1)\). $$ c+15 \text { when } c=12 $$

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Problem 60

Use mental math to fill in the missing number so that all the equations have the number 6 as a solution. a. \(?+x=18\) b. \(\quad ? \quad x=30 \quad\) c. \(\frac{?}{x}=6\)

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Problem 60

ADDING DECIMALS Add. $$ 0.09+0.05 $$

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Problem 61

Evaluate the expression for the given value of the variable. \((L e s s o n \quad 1.1)\). $$ \frac{x}{2} \cdot x \text { when } x=18 $$

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Problem 61

MULTIPLE CHOICE Which is a solution of the equation \(5(8-x)=25 ?\) A. 2 B. 3 C. 4 D. 5

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Problem 61

Evaluate the expression \(2 x^{2}\) when \(x=5\) $$ \begin{array}{lllll} {\text { A) } 20} & {\text { (B) } 40} & {\text { (C) } 50} & {\text { (D) } 100} \end{array} $$

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Problem 61

ADDING DECIMALS Add. $$ 1.0008+10.15 $$

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Problem 62

Evaluate the expression for the given value of the variable. \((L e s s o n \quad 1.1)\). $$9t\quad when\quad t=7$$

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Problem 62

MULTIPLE CHOICE For which inequality is \(x=238\) a solution? F. \(250 \geq x+12\) G. \(250x+12\) J. \(250 \leq x+1\)

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Problem 62

Evaluate the expression \(2 x^{2}\) when \(x=5\) (F) 10 (G) 100 (H) 1000 (J) 10000

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Problem 62

ADDING DECIMALS Add. $$ 123.8+0.03 $$

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Problem 63

Evaluate the expression for the given value of the variable. \((L e s s o n \quad 1.1)\). $$ 25-y \text { when } y=14 $$

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Problem 63

MULTIPLE CHOICE The width of a soccer field cannot be greater than 100 yards. The area cannot be greater than \(13,000\) square yards. Which of the following would you use to find the possible length \(x\) of a soccer field? A. \(100 x \geq 13,000\) B. \(100 x \leq 13,000\) C. \(100+x \leq 13,000\) D. \(100 x=13,000\)

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Problem 63

ADDING DECIMALS Add. $$ 46+7.55 $$

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Problem 64

EVALUATING EXPRESSIONS Evaluate the expression for the given value of the variable. (Lesson 1.1) \(b-12\) when \(b=43\)

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Problem 64

ADDING DECIMALS Add. $$ 0.32+0.094 $$

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Problem 65

Write the expression in exponential form.(Lesson 1.2) $$z\quad to\quad the\quad sixth\quad power$$

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Problem 65

EVALUATING EXPRESSIONS Evaluate the expression for the given value of the variable. (Lesson 1.1) \(12+x\) when \(x=4\)

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Problem 65

ADDING DECIMALS Add. $$ 6.105+7.3 $$

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Problem 66

Write the expression in exponential form.(Lesson 1.2) $$ 2 b \cdot 2 b \cdot 2 b $$

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Problem 66

EVALUATING EXPRESSIONS Evaluate the expression for the given value of the variable. (Lesson 1.1) \(12 n\) when \(n=4\)

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Problem 66

ADDING DECIMALS Add. $$ 2.008+1.10199 $$

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Problem 67

Evaluate the expression for the given value of the variable. \(9 j\) when \(j=5\)

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Problem 67

EVALUATING EXPRESSIONS Evaluate the expression for the given value of the variable. (Lesson 1.1) \(\frac{y}{15}\) when \(y=30\)

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Problem 68

Evaluate the expression for the given value of the variable.(Lesson \(1.2)\). $$ (7 h)^{3} \text { when } h=1 $$

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Problem 68

WRITING POWERS Write the expression in exponential form. (Lesson \(1.2)\) \(3 \cdot 3 \cdot 3 \cdot 3 \cdot 3\)

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Problem 69

Evaluate the expression for the given value of the variable.(Lesson \(1.2)\). $$ (6 w)^{2} \text { when } w=5 $$

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Problem 69

WRITING POWERS Write the expression in exponential form. (Lesson \(1.2)\) seven squared

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Problem 70

Determine whether the number is prime or composite. If it is composite, list all of its factors. (Skills Review p. 761) $$15$$

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Problem 70

WRITING POWERS Write the expression in exponential form. (Lesson \(1.2)\) \(y \cdot y \cdot y \cdot y\)

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Problem 70

Evaluate the expression for the given value of the variable. \(25-n\) when \(n=3\)

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