Bluebook SAT Test Linear Equations in One Variable 7

Question 1

If 2(x + 5) = 3(x − 2), what is the value of x?

Accepted Answer

x = 16

Answer

x = 4

Answer

x = 10

Answer

x = −4

Question 2

A taxi charges $2.50 plus $1.80 per mile. The total fare was $11.50. How many miles did the passenger travel?

Accepted Answer

5 miles

Answer

4 miles

Answer

6 miles

Answer

7 miles

Question 3

For the equation ax + 6 = 18 to have the solution x = 4, what must a equal?

Accepted Answer

a = 3

Answer

a = 2

Answer

a = 4

Answer

a = 6

Question 4

Solve for x: (2x − 3)/5 = 3

Accepted Answer

x = 9

Answer

x = 6

Answer

x = 12

Answer

x = 15

Question 5

Marcus earns $15 per hour and has already earned $120 this week. How many more hours must he work to earn at least $195 total?

Accepted Answer

5 hours

Answer

3 hours

Answer

4 hours

Answer

6 hours

Question 6

Solve for x: 6 − (3 − x) = 2x − 1

Accepted Answer

x = 4

Answer

x = 2

Answer

x = −4

Answer

x = 10

Question 7

In the equation 5x − c = 2x + 9, if x = 4, what is the value of c?

Accepted Answer

c = 3

Answer

c = −1

Answer

c = 7

Answer

c = 11