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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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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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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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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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. \(250
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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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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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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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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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