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Lesson 12
Solving Problems with Algebra
Test Questions

Directions: Complete the exercises below. When you finish, compare your answers with those in the Answer Key. If you get less than 8 items correct, please review the instruction.  Solve the equations below for the numerical value for the unknown.  Check your solutions before you look at the answers.

  1. How far does a man travel if he starts a trip at 9:15 AM and travels at a constant rate of 30 miles per hour until 11:45 A.M.?  (Remember: Distance = Rate X Time) = _____
     
  2. A plane traveling at 200 miles per hour is 10 miles from an airport.  How long will it take the plane to reach the airport? = _____
     
  3. The scale on a map is " = 200 miles.  What is the actual distance between 2 cities which are 6" apart on the map? = _____
     
  4. If 4 times Jared's age is increased by 5 less than twice his age, the result is 55.  How old is he? = _____
     
  5. If 6 more than 3 times a number is increased by 5 less than the same number the result is 9.  Find the number. = _____