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BASIC ALGEBRA SAMPLE (25 Questions) PART A - Basic Concepts

This document contains a 25 question basic algebra sample test with questions in four parts: 1) Basic concepts including sets, inequalities, and operations with fractions. 2) Operations with algebraic expressions and signed numbers including adding, subtracting, multiplying signed numbers and expressions. 3) Solving equations for variables including linear, quadratic, and fractional equations. 4) Word problems involving setting up and solving equations to find unknown values related to things like ages, percentages, and geometry.

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BASIC ALGEBRA SAMPLE (25 Questions) PART A - Basic Concepts

This document contains a 25 question basic algebra sample test with questions in four parts: 1) Basic concepts including sets, inequalities, and operations with fractions. 2) Operations with algebraic expressions and signed numbers including adding, subtracting, multiplying signed numbers and expressions. 3) Solving equations for variables including linear, quadratic, and fractional equations. 4) Word problems involving setting up and solving equations to find unknown values related to things like ages, percentages, and geometry.

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BASIC ALGEBRA SAMPLE ( 25 questions)

PART A - Basic Concepts


Choose the letter of the correct answer and place it in the blank space at the right.
1. {0,1,2,3,4,.......} is called the set of:
a) natural numbers
b) arithmetic numbers
c) integers
d) whole numbers

1. ________________________

2. Which one of the following is FALSE ?


a) 3 > -2
b) 6 + (-2) > 6 + (-1)
c) -5 < -1
d) -7 = 7

2. _________________________

3
is:
4
4
15
b)
c)
9
4

3. The reciprocal of 3
a) -3

3
4

d)

4
15

3. _________________________

4. For which one of the following is the answer NOT equal to 0:


a) 0

b) 5 x 0

c)

5
0

d)

0
5

4. _________________________

5. What does x represent if x = 2?


a) 2 2 2 b) 2 + 3 c) 2 x 3 d) 2 + 2 + 2

5. _________________________

PART B - Operations with algebraic expressions - Signed Numbers


Perform the indicated operations:
1. -5 + (-7) = _______________________

2. -2 - (-9) = ___________________________________

3. (-3) (-2) = _____________________

4. 3[2 - (3 4 - 15)] + 5 = ________________________

5.

10.(3)
= _____________________
(15)

6. Evaluate if x = 5 and y = -2: 4x + 3y =

6. _________________________

7. Collect like terms: 4x - y + 8 + 3y - 2x - 4 =

7. _________________________

8. Remove brackets and collect like terms:


(2x - 3y) + 3(x + y) - (4x - 5y)

8. _________________________

9. Multiply: x(3x + 4x - 5)

9. _________________________

10. Factor: 4a + 12

10. ________________________

PART C - Solving equations


Solve the following equations for "x" showing all necessary steps:
1. 5x + 2 = 17

1. _________________________

2. 4x + 3(x + 2) = 20

2. _________________________

1
1
x+
x =8
3
5

3. _________________________

4. 6x - 4 = 2x + 12

4. _________________________

3.

5.

x 12
=
3 18

5. _________________________

PART D - Solving word problems using equations


1. Twice a number is subtracted from 5 and the result is 10. Pick the correct equation to find the number.
a) x - 5 = 10

b) 5 - 2x = 10

c) 2x - 5 = 10

d) 5 - x = 10

2. A man is three times as old as his daughter. The sum of their ages is 52. Pick the correct equation to find their ages.
a) x + x = 52

b) x + x + 3 = 52

c) x + 3x = 52

d) 3(x+ x) = 52

3. If a number is increased by 20% the result is 70. Pick the correct equation to find the number.
a) x + .02x = 70

b) x + .2x = 70

c) x + 20x = 70

d) x + 20 = 70

4. The perimeter of a picture frame is 34 inches. Pick the correct equation to find the dimensions of the frame if the length
of the frame is 3 inches more than the width.
a) x + 3x = 34

b) x + x + 3 = 34

c) x + x + 3 = 17

d) 2x + 2x + 3 = 34

5. The sum of three consecutive integers is 105. Pick the correct equation to find the numbers.
a) x + 2x 3x = 105

b) 3x = 105

c) x + x + 1 + x + 2 = 105

d) x + 3 = 105

Answer key for Basic Algebra


PART A

PART B

PART C

PART D

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5.

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5.
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8.

1.
2.
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5.

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

d
b
d
c
a

12
7
12
20
2
14
2x + 2y + 4
x + 5y
3

9. 3x + 4x - 5x
10. 4a + 12 = 4(a + 3)

x=3
x=2
x = 15
x=4
x=2

b
c
b
c
c

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