FREE IBEW Aptitude Test Algebraic Equations Questions and Answers

Question 1

Solve the equation for x: 3x + 7 = 22

Accepted Answer

x = 5

Answer

x = 3

Answer

x = 15

Answer

x = 9

Question 2

An electrician charges a flat fee of $50 plus $35 per hour for a service call. If the total bill was $190, which equation represents the total cost (C) in terms of hours (h), and how many hours did the electrician work?

Accepted Answer

C = 35h + 50; h = 4 hours

Answer

C = 50h + 35; h = 4 hours

Answer

C = 50h + 35; h = 2 hours

Answer

C = 35h + 50; h = 2 hours

Question 3

Which of the following equations is equivalent to 2(x - 3) = 10?

Accepted Answer

2x - 6 = 10

Answer

2x - 3 = 10

Answer

x - 3 = 5

Answer

x = 8

Question 4

If 4y - 12 = 8, what is the value of y?

Accepted Answer

y = 5

Answer

y = 3

Answer

y = 1

Answer

y = -1

Question 5

A rectangle has a perimeter of 48 inches. If its length is 4 inches more than its width, what is the width of the rectangle?

Accepted Answer

width = 10 inches

Answer

width = 12 inches

Answer

width = 8 inches

Answer

width = 14 inches

Question 6

Solve the equation for p: (p / 2) - 5 = 3

Accepted Answer

p = 16

Answer

p = 10

Answer

p = 4

Answer

p = 8