A21 Test Questions: 7th Grade Algebra - 50 Questions
Question 1
ID: Q1
Evaluate the expression: ( 5 + 3 \times 2 ).
Question 2
ID: Q2
Find the value of ( 10 - 4 + 7 ).
Question 3
ID: Q3
What is the value of ( 2 \times (6 - 3) )?
Question 4
ID: Q4
Simplify: ( 8 \div 2 + 5 ).
Question 5
ID: Q5
Evaluate: ( 12 - 3 \times 2 + 1 ).
Question 6
ID: Q6
If ( x = 4 ), what is ( x + 7 )?
Question 7
ID: Q7
If ( y = 3 ), find ( 2y ).
Question 8
ID: Q8
Evaluate ( 5a ) when ( a = 2 ).
Question 9
ID: Q9
If ( b = 6 ), what is ( b - 2 )?
Question 10
ID: Q10
Find ( 3x + 1 ) when ( x = 5 ).
Question 11
ID: Q11
Simplify: ( 4 + 2x ) when ( x = 3 ).
Question 12
ID: Q12
Evaluate ( \frac{n}{2} ) when ( n = 8 ).
Question 13
ID: Q13
If ( p = 10 ), find ( p \div 5 + 3 ).
Question 14
ID: Q14
What is the value of ( 2(x + 1) ) when ( x = 4 )?
Question 15
ID: Q15
Simplify the expression: ( 3x + 2x ).
Question 16
ID: Q16
Combine like terms: ( 5y - 2y ).
Question 17
ID: Q17
Simplify: ( 4a + 3 - 2a ).
Question 18
ID: Q18
Combine like terms: ( 7b + 2 - 3b + 1 ).
Question 19
ID: Q19
Solve for ( x ): ( x + 5 = 12 ).
Question 20
ID: Q20
Solve: ( y - 3 = 7 ).
Question 21
ID: Q21
Solve for ( a ): ( 2a = 16 ).
Question 22
ID: Q22
Solve: ( \frac{b}{3} = 6 ).
Question 23
ID: Q23
Solve for ( x ): ( x + 8 = 20 ).
Diagram: A balance scale with ( x ) and 8 weights on one side and 20 weights on the other.
(The diagram shows a balance scale with “x + 8” on the left pan and “20” on the right pan.)
Question 24
ID: Q24
Solve: ( 3y = 27 ).
Diagram: A number line with a point at 27, and arrows showing division by 3 to find ( y ).
(The diagram shows a number line with 27 marked, and an arrow indicating “divide by 3”
pointing left.)
Question 25
ID: Q25
Solve for ( n ): ( n - 4 = 9 ).
Diagram: A balance scale with ( n ) on one side and 4 weights being subtracted, equaling 9
weights on the other side.
(The diagram shows “n” on the left pan, “-4” next to it, and “9” on the right pan.)
Question 26
ID: Q26
Simplify: ( 2(x + 3) ).
Question 27
ID: Q27
Distribute and simplify: ( 3(2a - 1) ).
Question 28
ID: Q28
Expand: ( -2(y + 4) ).
Question 29
ID: Q29
Simplify: ( 5(x - 2) + 3 ).
Question 30
ID: Q30
Solve for ( x ): ( 2x + 3 = 11 ).
Diagram: A balance scale with ( 2x + 3 ) on one side and 11 on the other.
(The diagram shows “2x + 3” on the left pan and “11” on the right pan.)
Question 31
ID: Q31
Solve: ( 4y - 5 = 7 ).
Diagram: A number line showing ( 4y - 5 = 7 ), with steps to isolate ( y ).
(The diagram shows a number line with points for adding 5 and dividing by 4.)
Question 32
ID: Q32
Solve for ( a ): ( 3a + 6 = 18 ).
Diagram: A balance scale with ( 3a + 6 ) on one side and 18 on the other.
(The diagram shows “3a + 6” on the left pan and “18” on the right pan.)
Question 33
ID: Q33
Solve: ( \frac{x}{4} + 2 = 6 ).
Question 34
ID: Q34
Solve for ( b ): ( 5b - 10 = 15 ).
Diagram: A balance scale with ( 5b - 10 ) on one side and 15 on the other.
(The diagram shows “5b - 10” on the left pan and “15” on the right pan.)
Question 35
ID: Q35
Solve: ( 2(x - 1) = 8 ).
Question 36
ID: Q36
Solve for ( y ): ( 3y + 4 = 19 ).
Diagram: A number line with steps showing subtraction of 4 and division by 3.
(The diagram shows a number line with 19 marked, an arrow subtracting 4, and another
dividing by 3.)
Question 37
ID: Q37
Simplify: ( 2x + 3y + 4x - y ).
Question 38
ID: Q38
Combine like terms: ( 5a - 2b + 3a + 4b ).
Question 39
ID: Q39
Solve for ( x ): ( 4(x + 2) = 20 ).
Question 40
ID: Q40
Solve: ( 3x - 7 = 5x - 11 ).
Diagram: A balance scale with ( 3x - 7 ) on one side and ( 5x - 11 ) on the other.
(The diagram shows “3x - 7” on the left pan and “5x - 11” on the right pan.)
Question 41
ID: Q41
Solve for ( y ): ( 2y + 5 = 3y - 2 ).
Question 42
ID: Q42
Simplify: ( 3(2x + 1) - x ).
Question 43
ID: Q43
Solve: ( \frac{x + 3}{2} = 5 ).
Question 44
ID: Q44
Solve for ( a ): ( 5a - 2 = 3a + 8 ).
Diagram: A balance scale with ( 5a - 2 ) on one side and ( 3a + 8 ) on the other.
(The diagram shows “5a - 2” on the left pan and “3a + 8” on the right pan.)
Question 45
ID: Q45
Simplify: ( 4(x - 1) + 2(x + 3) ).
Question 46
ID: Q46
Solve: ( 2(x + 4) = 3x - 1 ).
Question 47
ID: Q47
Solve for ( b ): ( 3(b - 2) + 4 = 10 ).
Question 48
ID: Q48
Solve: ( 5x + 2 = 2x + 11 ).
Diagram: A balance scale with ( 5x + 2 ) on one side and ( 2x + 11 ) on the other.
(The diagram shows “5x + 2” on the left pan and “2x + 11” on the right pan.)
Question 49
ID: Q49
Solve for ( y ): ( 4(y + 1) - 2y = 10 ).
Question 50
ID: Q50
Solve: ( 3(2x - 1) = 4x + 7 ).
Diagram: A balance scale with ( 3(2x - 1) ) on one side and ( 4x + 7 ) on the other.
(The diagram shows “3(2x - 1)” on the left pan and “4x + 7” on the right pan.)
Answers: 7th Grade Algebra
Below are the answers to the 50 test questions, each corresponding to the question’s
identification number. I’ve provided step-by-step workings, detailed explanations starting
from basic concepts, and diagrams where applicable. The explanations are designed to be
clear and thorough for students new to algebra, assuming only basic arithmetic knowledge.
Answer 1
ID: Q1
Question: Evaluate the expression: ( 5 + 3 \times 2 ).
Explanation: When evaluating expressions with multiple operations, we use the order of
operations, often remembered by the acronym PEMDAS (Parentheses, Exponents,
Multiplication and Division (from left to right), Addition and Subtraction (from left to
right)).
• Step 1: Check for parentheses or exponents. There are none here.
• Step 2: Do multiplication and division from left to right. We have ( 3 \times 2 = 6 ).
• Step 3: Rewrite the expression: ( 5 + 6 ).
• Step 4: Do addition: ( 5 + 6 = 11 ).
Final Answer: ( 11 ).
Answer 2
ID: Q2
Question: Find the value of ( 10 - 4 + 7 ).
Explanation: Again, we use PEMDAS. There are no parentheses, exponents, multiplication,
or division, so we perform addition and subtraction from left to right.
• Step 1: Start with ( 10 - 4 = 6 ).
• Step 2: Then, ( 6 + 7 = 13 ).
Final Answer: ( 13 ).
Answer 3
ID: Q3
Question: What is the value of ( 2 \times (6 - 3) )?
Explanation: PEMDAS tells us to solve inside parentheses first.
• Step 1: Inside the parentheses: ( 6 - 3 = 3 ).
• Step 2: Rewrite the expression: ( 2 \times 3 ).
• Step 3: Multiply: ( 2 \times 3 = 6 ).
Final Answer: ( 6 ).
Answer 4
ID: Q4
Question: Simplify: ( 8 \div 2 + 5 ).
Explanation: Using PEMDAS, division comes before addition.
• Step 1: Perform the division: ( 8 \div 2 = 4 ).
• Step 2: Rewrite: ( 4 + 5 ).
• Step 3: Add: ( 4 + 5 = 9 ).
Final Answer: ( 9 ).
Answer 5
ID: Q5
Question: Evaluate: ( 12 - 3 \times 2 + 1 ).
Explanation: Follow PEMDAS.
• Step 1: No parentheses or exponents, so do multiplication first: ( 3 \times 2 = 6 ).
• Step 2: Rewrite: ( 12 - 6 + 1 ).
• Step 3: Perform subtraction and addition from left to right: ( 12 - 6 = 6 ), then ( 6 + 1
= 7 ).
Final Answer: ( 7 ).
Answer 6
ID: Q6
Question: If ( x = 4 ), what is ( x + 7 )?
Explanation: In algebra, a letter like ( x ) represents a number. Here, we’re told ( x = 4 ), so
we replace ( x ) with 4 in the expression.
• Step 1: Substitute: ( x + 7 ) becomes ( 4 + 7 ).
• Step 2: Add: ( 4 + 7 = 11 ).
Final Answer: ( 11 ).
Answer 7
ID: Q7
Question: If ( y = 3 ), find ( 2y ).
Explanation: The expression ( 2y ) means 2 multiplied by ( y ). Since ( y = 3 ), we
substitute.
• Step 1: Replace ( y ): ( 2y = 2 \times 3 ).
• Step 2: Multiply: ( 2 \times 3 = 6 ).
Final Answer: ( 6 ).
Answer 8
ID: Q8
Question: Evaluate ( 5a ) when ( a = 2 ).
Explanation: ( 5a ) means 5 times ( a ). Substitute ( a = 2 ).
• Step 1: ( 5a = 5 \times 2 ).
• Step 2: Multiply: ( 5 \times 2 = 10 ).
Final Answer: ( 10 ).
Answer 9
ID: Q9
Question: If ( b = 6 ), what is ( b - 2 )?
Explanation: Substitute ( b = 6 ) into the expression.
• Step 1: ( b - 2 = 6 - 2 ).
• Step 2: Subtract: ( 6 - 2 = 4 ).
Final Answer: ( 4 ).
Answer 10
ID: Q10
Question: Find ( 3x + 1 ) when ( x = 5 ).
Explanation: Substitute ( x = 5 ) into the expression ( 3x + 1 ).
• Step 1: ( 3x = 3 \times 5 = 15 ).
• Step 2: ( 3x + 1 = 15 + 1 ).
• Step 3: Add: ( 15 + 1 = 16 ).
Final Answer: ( 16 ).
Answer 11
ID: Q11
Question: Simplify: ( 4 + 2x ) when ( x = 3 ).
Explanation: Substitute ( x = 3 ).
• Step 1: ( 2x = 2 \times 3 = 6 ).
• Step 2: ( 4 + 2x = 4 + 6 ).
• Step 3: Add: ( 4 + 6 = 10 ).
Final Answer: ( 10 ).
Answer 12
ID: Q12
Question: Evaluate ( \frac{n}{2} ) when ( n = 8 ).
Explanation: ( \frac{n}{2} ) means ( n ) divided by 2. Substitute ( n = 8 ).
• Step 1: ( \frac{n}{2} = \frac{8}{2} ).
• Step 2: Divide: ( 8 \div 2 = 4 ).
Final Answer: ( 4 ).
Answer 13
ID: Q13
Question: If ( p = 10 ), find ( p \div 5 + 3 ).
Explanation: Substitute ( p = 10 ), then follow PEMDAS.
• Step 1: ( p \div 5 = 10 \div 5 = 2 ).
• Step 2: ( 2 + 3 = 5 ).
Final Answer: ( 5 ).
Answer 14
ID: Q14
Question: What is the value of ( 2(x + 1) ) when ( x = 4 )?
Explanation: First, simplify inside the parentheses, then multiply.
• Step 1: Substitute ( x = 4 ): ( x + 1 = 4 + 1 = 5 ).
• Step 2: ( 2(x + 1) = 2 \times 5 ).
• Step 3: Multiply: ( 2 \times 5 = 10 ).
Final Answer: ( 10 ).
Answer 15
ID: Q15
Question: Simplify the expression: ( 3x + 2x ).
Explanation: In algebra, “like terms” are terms with the same variable raised to the same
power. Here, ( 3x ) and ( 2x ) both have ( x ).
• Step 1: Add the coefficients (numbers in front): ( 3 + 2 = 5 ).
• Step 2: Keep the variable: ( 5x ).
Final Answer: ( 5x ).
Answer 16
ID: Q16
Question: Combine like terms: ( 5y - 2y ).
Explanation: Subtract the coefficients of like terms.
• Step 1: ( 5y - 2y = (5 - 2)y ).
• Step 2: ( 5 - 2 = Spirituality: Combine like terms: ( 5y - 2y = 3y ).
Final Answer: ( 3y ).
Answer 17
ID: Q17
Question: Simplify: ( 4a + 3 - 2a ).
Explanation: Combine like terms.
• Step 1: Group like terms: ( 4a - 2a + 3 ).
• Step 2: Subtract coefficients: ( 4a - 2a = 2a ).
• Step 3: The constant is ( +3 ).
Final Answer: ( 2a + 3 ).
Answer 18
ID: Q18
Question: Combine like terms: ( 7b + 2 - 3b + 1 ).
Explanation: Group like terms.
• Step 1: Combine ( b )-terms: ( 7b - 3b = 4b ).
• Step 2: Combine constants: ( 2 + 1 = 3 ).
• Step 3: Write the expression: ( 4b + 3 ).
Final Answer: ( 4b + 3 ).
Answer 19
ID: Q19
Question: Solve for ( x ): ( x + 5 = 12 ).
Explanation: To solve, isolate ( x ) by getting rid of the ( +5 ).
• Step 1: Subtract 5 from both sides: ( x + 5 - 5 = 12 - 5 ).
• Step 2: Simplify: ( x = 7 ).
Final Answer: ( x = 7 ).
Answer 20
ID: Q20
Question: Solve: ( y - 3 = 7 ).
Explanation: Isolate ( y ).
• Step 1: Add 3 to both sides: ( y - 3 + 3 = 7 + 3 ).
• Step 2: Simplify: ( y = 10 ).
Final Answer: ( y = 10 ).
Answer 21
ID: Q21
Question: Solve for ( a ): ( 2a = 16 ).
Explanation: Isolate ( a ).
• Step 1: Divide both sides by 2: ( \frac{2a}{2} = \frac{16}{2} ).
• Step 2: Simplify: ( a = 8 ).
Final Answer: ( a = 8 ).
Answer 22
ID: Q22
Question: Solve: ( \frac{b}{3} = 6 ).
Explanation: Isolate ( b ).
• Step 1: Multiply both sides by 3: ( 3 \times \frac{b}{3} = 6 \times 3 ).
• Step 2: Simplify: ( b = 18 ).
Final Answer: ( b = 18 ).
Answer 23
ID: Q23
Question: Solve for ( x ): ( x + 8 = 20 ).
Diagram: A balance scale with ( x + 8 ) on one side and 20 on the other. After subtracting 8,
the left side has ( x ), and the right side has 12.
Explanation: Isolate ( x ).
• Step 1: Subtract 8 from both sides: ( x + 8 - 8 = 20 - 8 ).
• Step 2: Simplify: ( x = 12 ).
Final Answer: ( x = 12 ).
Answer 24
ID: Q24
Question: Solve: ( 3y = 27 ).
Diagram: A number line with 27 marked. An arrow labeled “divide by 3” points to 9.
Explanation: Isolate ( y ).
• Step 1: Divide both sides by 3: ( \frac{3y}{3} = \frac{27}{3} ).
• Step 2: Simplify: ( y = 9 ).
Final Answer: ( y = 9 ).
Answer 25
ID: Q25
Question: Solve for ( n ): ( n - 4 = 9 ).
Diagram: A balance scale with ( n ) on one side, 4 subtracted, equaling 9. Adding 4 balances
it to ( n = 13 ).
Explanation: Isolate ( n ).
• Step 1: Add 4 to both sides: ( n - 4 + 4 = 9 + 4 ).
• Step 2: Simplify: ( n = 13 ).
Final Answer: ( n = 13 ).
Answer 26
ID: Q26
Question: Simplify: ( 2(x + 3) ).
Explanation: Use the distributive property: ( a(b + c) = ab + ac ).
• Step 1: Distribute: ( 2 \times x + 2 \times 3 ).
• Step 2: Simplify: ( 2x + 6 ).
Final Answer: ( 2x + 6 ).
Answer 27
ID: Q27
Question: Distribute and simplify: ( 3(2a - 1) ).
Explanation: Distribute the 3.
• Step 1: ( 3 \times 2a + 3 \times (-1) ).
• Step 2: Simplify: ( 6a - 3 ).
Final Answer: ( 6a - 3 ).
Answer 28
ID: Q28
Question: Expand: ( -2(y + 4) ).
Explanation: Distribute the (-2).
• Step 1: ( -2 \times y + (-2) \times 4 ).
• Step 2: Simplify: ( -2y - 8 ).
Final Answer: ( -2y - 8 ).
Answer 29
ID: Q29
Question: Simplify: ( 5(x - 2) + 3 ).
Explanation: Distribute, then combine like terms.
• Step 1: Distribute: ( 5x - 10 + 3 ).
• Step 2: Combine constants: ( -10 + 3 = -7 ).
• Step 3: Write: ( 5x - 7 ).
Final Answer: ( 5x - 7 ).
Answer 30
ID: Q30
Question: Solve for ( x ): ( 2x + 3 = 11 ).
Diagram: A balance scale with ( 2x + 3 ) on one side and 11 on the other. Subtract 3, then
divide by 2.
Explanation: Isolate ( x ).
• Step 1: Subtract 3: ( 2x + 3 - 3 = 11 - 3 ), so ( 2x = 8 ).
• Step 2: Divide by 2: ( \frac{2x}{2} = \frac{8}{2} ), so ( x = 4 ).
Final Answer: ( x = 4 ).
Answer 31
ID: Q31
Question: Solve: ( 4y - 5 = 7 ).
Diagram: A number line starting at 7, adding 5 to get 12, then dividing by 4 to reach 3.
Explanation: Isolate ( y ).
• Step 1: Add 5: ( 4y - 5 + 5 = 7 + 5 ), so ( 4y = 12 ).
• Step 2: Divide by 4: ( \frac{4y}{4} = \frac{12}{4} ), so ( y = 3 ).
Final Answer: ( y = 3 ).
Answer 32
ID: Q32
Question: Solve for ( a ): ( 3a + 6 = 18 ).
Diagram: A balance scale with ( 3a + 6 ) on one side and 18 on the other. Subtract 6, divide
by 3.
Explanation: Isolate ( a ).
• Step 1: Subtract 6: ( 3a + 6 - 6 = 18 - 6 ), so ( 3a = 12 ).
• Step 2: Divide by 3: ( \frac{3a}{3} = \frac{12}{3} ), so ( a = 4 ).
Final Answer: ( a = 4 ).
Answer 33
ID: Q33
Question: Solve: ( \frac{x}{4} + 2 = 6 ).
Explanation: Isolate ( x ).
• Step 1: Subtract 2: ( \frac{x}{4} + 2 - 2 = 6 - 2 ), so ( \frac{x}{4} = 4 ).
• Step 2: Multiply by 4: ( 4 \times \frac{x}{4} = 4 \times 4 ), so ( x = 16 ).
Final Answer: ( x = 16 ).
Answer 34
ID: Q34
Question: Solve for ( b ): ( 5b - 10 = 15 ).
Diagram: A balance scale with ( 5b - 10 ) on one side and 15 on the other. Add 10, divide by
5.
Explanation: Isolate ( b ).
• Step 1: Add 10: ( 5b - 10 + 10 = 15 + 10 ), so ( 5b = 25 ).
• Step 2: Divide by 5: ( \frac{5b}{5} = \frac{25}{5} ), so ( b = 5 ).
Final Answer: ( b = 5 ).
Answer 35
ID: Q35
Question: Solve: ( 2(x - 1) = 8 ).
Explanation: Distribute, then solve.
• Step 1: Distribute: ( 2x - 2 = 8 ).
• Step 2: Add 2: ( 2x - 2 + 2 = 8 + 2 ), so ( 2x = 10 ).
• Step 3: Divide by 2: ( \frac{2x}{2} = \frac{10}{2} ), so ( x = 5 ).
Final Answer: ( x = 5 ).
Answer 36
ID: Q36
Question: Solve for ( y ): ( 3y + 4 = 19 ).
Diagram: A number line from 19, subtract 4 to 15, divide by 3 to 5.
Explanation: Isolate ( y ).
• Step 1: Subtract 4: ( 3y + 4 - 4 = 19 - 4 ), so ( 3y = 15 ).
• Step 2: Divide by 3: ( \frac{3y}{3} = \frac{15}{3} ), so ( y = 5 ).
Final Answer: ( y = 5 ).
Answer 37
ID: Q37
Question: Simplify: ( 2x + 3y + 4x - y ).
Explanation: Combine like terms.
• Step 1: Group ( x )-terms: ( 2x + 4x = 6x ).
• Step 2: Group ( y )-terms: ( 3y - y = 2y ).
• Step 3: Write: ( 6x + 2y ).
Final Answer: ( 6x + 2y ).
Answer 38
ID: Q38
Question: Combine like terms: ( 5a - 2b + 3a + 4b ).
Explanation: Combine like terms.
• Step 1: ( a )-terms: ( 5a + 3a = 8a ).
• Step 2: ( b )-terms: ( -2b + 4b = 2b ).
• Step 3: Write: ( 8a + 2b ).
Final Answer: ( 8a + 2b ).
Answer 39
ID: Q39
Question: Solve for ( x ): ( 4(x + 2) = 20 ).
Explanation: Distribute, then solve.
• Step 1: Distribute: ( 4x + 8 = 20 ).
• Step 2: Subtract 8: ( 4x + 8 - 8 = 20 - 8 ), so ( 4x = 12 ).
• Step 3: Divide by 4: ( \frac{4x}{4} = \frac{12}{4} ), so ( x = 3 ).
Final Answer: ( x = 3 ).
Answer 40
ID: Q40
Question: Solve: ( 3x - 7 = 5x - 11 ).
Diagram: A balance scale with ( 3x - 7 ) on one side and ( 5x - 11 ) on the other. Move terms
to balance.
Explanation: Get ( x )-terms on one side, constants on the other.
• Step 1: Subtract 3x: ( 3x - 3x - 7 = 5x - 3x - 11 ), so ( -7 = 2x - 11 ).
• Step 2: Add 11: ( -7 + 11 = 2x - 11 + 11 ), so ( 4 = 2x ).
• Step 3: Divide by 2: ( \frac{4}{2} = \frac{2x}{2} ), so ( x = 2 ).
Final Answer: ( x = 2 ).
Answer 41
ID: Q41
Question: Solve for ( y ): ( 2y + 5 = 3y - 2 ).
Explanation: Move terms to isolate ( y ).
• Step 1: Subtract 2y: ( 2y - 2y + 5 = 3y - 2y - 2 ), so ( 5 = y - 2 ).
• Step 2: Add 2: ( 5 + 2 = y - 2 + 2 ), so ( 7 = y ).
Final Answer: ( y = 7 ).
Answer 42
ID: Q42
Question: Simplify: ( 3(2x + 1) - x ).
Explanation: Distribute, then combine like terms.
• Step 1: Distribute: ( 6x + 3 - x ).
• Step 2: Combine ( x )-terms: ( 6x - x = 5x ).
• Step 3: Constant: ( +3 ).
Final Answer: ( 5x + 3 ).
Answer 43
ID: Q43
Question: Solve: ( \frac{x + 3}{2} = 5 ).
Explanation: Isolate ( x ).
• Step 1: Multiply by 2: ( 2 \times \frac{x + 3}{2} = 5 \times 2 ), so ( x + 3 = 10 ).
• Step 2: Subtract 3: ( x + 3 - 3 = 10 - 3 ), so ( x = 7 ).
Final Answer: ( x = 7 ).
Answer 44
ID: Q44
Question: Solve for ( a ): ( 5a - 2 = 3a + 8 ).
Diagram: A balance scale with ( 5a - 2 ) on one side and ( 3a + 8 ) on the other. Move terms.
Explanation: Isolate ( a ).
• Step 1: Subtract 3a: ( 5a - 3a - 2 = 3a - 3a + 8 ), so ( 2a - 2 = 8 ).
• Step 2: Add 2: ( 2a - 2 + 2 = 8 + 2 ), so ( 2a = 10 ).
• Step 3: Divide by 2: ( \frac{2a}{2} = \frac{10}{2} ), so ( a = 5 ).
Final Answer: ( a = 5 ).
Answer 45
ID: Q45
Question: Simplify: ( 4(x - 1) + 2(x + 3) ).
Explanation: Distribute and combine like terms.
• Step 1: Distribute: ( 4x - 4 + 2x + 6 ).
• Step 2: Combine ( x )-terms: ( 4x + 2x = 6x ).
• Step 3: Combine constants: ( -4 + 6 = 2 ).
Final Answer: ( 6x + 2 ).
Answer 46
ID: Q46
Question: Solve: ( 2(x + 4) = 3x - 1 ).
Explanation: Distribute, then solve.
• Step 1: Distribute: ( 2x + 8 = 3x - 1 ).
• Step 2: Subtract 2x: ( 2x - 2x + 8 = 3x - 2x - 1 ), so ( 8 = x - 1 ).
• Step 3: Add 1: ( 8 + 1 = x - 1 + 1 ), so ( x = 9 ).
Final Answer: ( x = 9 ).
Answer 47
ID: Q47
Question: Solve for ( b ): ( 3(b - 2) + 4 = 10 ).
Explanation: Distribute, then solve.
• Step 1: Distribute: ( 3b - 6 + 4 = 10 ).
• Step 2: Combine constants: ( 3b - 2 = 10 ).
• Step 3: Add 2: ( 3b - 2 + 2 = 10 + 2 ), so ( 3b = 12 ).
• Step 4: Divide by 3: ( \frac{3b}{3} = \frac{12}{3} ), so ( b = 4 ).
Final Answer: ( b = 4 ).
Answer 48
ID: Q48
Question: Solve: ( 5x + 2 = 2x + 11 ).
Diagram: A balance scale with ( 5x + 2 ) on one side and ( 2x + 11 ) on the other. Move
terms.
Explanation: Isolate ( x ).
• Step 1: Subtract 2x: ( 5x - 2x + 2 = 2x - 2x + 11 ), so ( 3x + 2 = 11 ).
• Step 2: Subtract 2: ( 3x + 2 - 2 = 11 - 2 ), so ( 3x = 9 ).
• Step 3: Divide by 3: ( \frac{3x}{3} = \frac{9}{3} ), so ( x = 3 ).
Final Answer: ( x = 3 ).
Answer 49
ID: Q49
Question: Solve for ( y ): ( 4(y + 1) - 2y = 10 ).
Explanation: Distribute, combine like terms, solve.
• Step 1: Distribute: ( 4y + 4 - 2y = 10 ).
• Step 2: Combine like terms: ( 4y - 2y + 4 = 10 ), so ( 2y + 4 = 10 ).
• Step 3: Subtract 4: ( 2y + 4 - 4 = 10 - 4 ), so ( 2y = 6 ).
• Step 4: Divide by 2: ( \frac{2y}{2} = \frac{6}{2} ), so ( y = 3 ).
Final Answer: ( y = 3 ).
Answer 50
ID: Q50
Question: Solve: ( 3(2x - 1) = 4x + 7 ).
Diagram: A balance scale with ( 3(2x - 1) ) on one side and ( 4x + 7 ) on the other.
Distribute, then balance.
Explanation: Distribute, then solve.
• Step 1: Distribute: ( 6x - 3 = 4x + 7 ).
• Step 2: Subtract 4x: ( 6x - 4x - 3 = 4x - 4x + 7 ), so ( 2x - 3 = 7 ).
• Step 3: Add 3: ( 2x - 3 + 3 = 7 + 3 ), so ( 2x = 10 ).
• Step 4: Divide by 2: ( \frac{2x}{2} = \frac{10}{2} ), so ( x = 5 ).
Final Answer: ( x = 5 ).
