BMST - Basic Math and Science Algebraic Equations and Inequalities Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

Solve for x: 3(x - 4) = 2x + 5

Accepted Answer

x = 17

Answer

x = 7

Answer

x = -7

Answer

x = 1

Question 2

Which inequality represents 'a number decreased by 8 is at most 15'?

Accepted Answer

x - 8 ≤ 15

Answer

x - 8 ≥ 15

Answer

x - 8 < 15

Answer

8 - x ≤ 15

Question 3

What is the solution to the system: x + y = 10 and x - y = 4?

Accepted Answer

x = 7, y = 3

Answer

x = 3, y = 7

Answer

x = 8, y = 2

Answer

x = 6, y = 4

Question 4

Simplify: 5x² + 3x - 2x² + 7x

Accepted Answer

3x² + 10x

Answer

7x² + 10x

Answer

3x² + 4x

Answer

7x² + 4x

Question 5

If 2x + 9 > 25, what is the solution set?

Accepted Answer

x > 8

Answer

x > 17

Answer

x < 8

Answer

x ≥ 8

Question 6

Factor the expression: x² - 9

Accepted Answer

(x + 3)(x - 3)

Answer

(x - 3)(x - 3)

Answer

(x + 9)(x - 1)

Answer

(x + 3)(x + 3)