Bluebook SAT Test Linear Equations in One Variable 5

Question 1

Solve for x: 2(3x − 4) = 4x + 6

Accepted Answer

x = 7

Answer

x = 1

Answer

x = 5

Answer

x = 14

Question 2

A number is 3 more than twice another number. The sum of the two numbers is 21. What is the larger number?

Accepted Answer

15

Answer

6

Answer

9

Answer

12

Question 3

If 5x − 2 = 3x + 10, what is the value of x + 1?

Accepted Answer

7

Answer

6

Answer

8

Answer

13

Question 4

The perimeter of a rectangle is 38 cm. The length is 5 cm more than the width. What is the width?

Accepted Answer

7 cm

Answer

9 cm

Answer

12 cm

Answer

14 cm

Question 5

Solve for x: 10 − (2x + 3) = 1

Accepted Answer

x = 3

Answer

x = 1

Answer

x = 6

Answer

x = −6

Question 6

A store prices jeans at $45 after a 10% markdown. What was the original price?

Accepted Answer

$50.00

Answer

$40.50

Answer

$49.50

Answer

$55.00

Question 7

If (x + 3)/2 = (2x − 1)/3, what is x?

Accepted Answer

x = 11

Answer

x = 5

Answer

x = 17

Answer

x = 23