ISEE Upper Level Word Problems: Solving for x Practice Test 14

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1. If a – b = 5, then which expression is equal to b ?

  • A. a + 5
  • B. a – 5
  • C. –a + 5
  • D. –a – 5

2. If (3.85 + 1.15)t = t, then what is the value of t ?

  • A. 0
  • B.
  • C. 1
  • D. 5

3. If 4a – 4 = ab – b and a ≠ 1, what is the value of b ?

  • A. –4
  • B. –1
  • C. 0
  • D. 4

4. For all pairs of real numbers L and N where L = 2N + 4, N = ?

  • A.
  • B.
  • C. 2L – 4
  • D. -4

5. If s = , then which of the following is r in terms of s and t?

  • A. 7st -1
  • B.
  • C.
  • D.

6. If x = 3t -5 and y = 7 -t, which of the following expresses y in terms of x?

  • A. y =
  • B. y =
  • C. y = 7 -x
  • D. y = 12 -3x

7. If x is an odd number, which of the following could be an even number?

  • A. x + 2
  • B. 2x + 1
  • C. 2x – 3
  • D. 3x + 3

8. If , then p = ?

  • A. –3
  • B. –1
  • C. 1
  • D. 3

9. The square of a positive number minus the number equals 72. What is the value of the number?

  • A. 8
  • B. 9
  • C. 10
  • D. 11

10. If -17(x – 2) = 16 + x, what is the value of x?

  • A. 1
  • B. 0
  • C. –1
  • D. –2