Challenge Exercises for Pre-Algebra
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An agent charges $150 per gig to book a rock band, plus $75 per month for travel expenses. What was his monthly fee if he booked 6 gigs for the band last month?
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A gardener charges $8 per square foot to lay sod. If a square garden is 7 feet along each side, how much will he charge to lay sod on it?
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Six people in a club will share the expenses of a party that costs $240. How much will Katie pay for her share of the party if the club owes her $8?
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Evaluate the following expression:
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Jesse spends $5 a day on lunch. Which algebraic expression correctly represents the amount of money he will spend on lunch in x days?
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Which algebraic expression correctly represents this phrase?
The quotient of twelve and seven times a number, decreased by five.
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Which algebraic equation correctly represents this sentence?
A number increased by eight is nineteen.
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Which algebraic equation correctly represents this sentence?
Twenty-five is three times a number, decreased by eight.
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Which sentence correctly represents this algebraic equation?
15 = 16y – 3
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Which sentence correctly represents the algebraic equation below?
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