CHSPE Mathematics - Algebra & Functions

Question 1

Solve for x: 3x + 7 = 22

Accepted Answer

x = 5

Answer

3x = 22 − 7 = 15; x = 15 ÷ 3 = 5.

Question 2

Which graph represents a linear function?

Accepted Answer

A straight line

Answer

A linear function always produces a straight-line graph.

Question 3

What is the slope of a line passing through (2, 3) and (6, 11)?

Accepted Answer

2

Answer

Slope = (11 − 3) ÷ (6 − 2) = 8 ÷ 4 = 2.

Question 4

If f(x) = 2x − 4, what is f(5)?

Accepted Answer

6

Answer

f(5) = 2(5) − 4 = 10 − 4 = 6.

Question 5

Solve the inequality: 2x − 3 > 7

Accepted Answer

x > 5

Answer

2x > 10; x > 5.

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