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Algebra 1 - Ch 7 Practice Test

Multiple Choice
Identify the letter of the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.

____ 1. What is the solution of the system of equations?

y = 3x + 7
y=x–9
a. (–1, –10) b. (–17, –8) c. (4, 19) d. (–8, –17)

Graph each system. Tell whether the system has no solution, one solution, or infinitely many
solutions.

____ 2. y = 5x – 4
y = 5x – 5
a. no solutions
b. one solution
c. infinitely many solutions
____ 3. y = x + 4
y–4=x
a. infinitely many solutions
b. no solutions
c. one solution
____ 4. The length of a rectangle is 3 centimeters more than 3 times the width. If the perimeter of the
rectangle is 46 centimeters, find the dimensions of the rectangle.
a. length = 5 cm; width = 18 cm c. length = 13 cm; width = 8 cm
b. length = 13 cm; width = 5 cm d. length = 18 cm; width = 5 cm

Solve the system of equations using substitution.

____ 5. y = 2x + 3
y = 3x + 1
a. (–2, –1) b. (–1, –2) c. (2, 7) d. (–2, –5)
____ 6. 3x + 2y = 7
y = –3x + 11
ÊÁÁ ˆ
a. (6, –3) b. (6, –7) c. ÁÁÁ −4, 19 ˜˜˜˜˜ d. (5, –4)
ÁÁ ˜˜
Ë 2 ¯
____ 7. The sum of two numbers is 82. Their difference is 24. Write a system of equations that describes this
situation. Solve by elimination to find the two numbers.
a. x + y = 82 c. x + y = 24
x – y = 24 y – x = 82
48 and 24 48 and 30
b. x – y = 82 d. x + y = 82
x + y = 24 x – y = 24
52 and 30 53 and 29

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Solve the system using elimination.

____ 8. 2x – 2y = –8
x + 2y = –1
a. (–14, 1) b. (1, 5) c. (–3, 1) d. (0, 4)
____ 9. 6x + 3y = –12
6x + 2y = –4
a. (10, –16) b. (2, –8) c. (–2, 8) d. (–10, 16)
____ 10. 5x + 8y = –29
7x – 2y = –67
ÁÊÁÁ 21 ˜ˆ
a. (–7, 9) b. ÁÁÁ −10, ˜˜˜˜˜ c. (–1, –3) d. (–9, 2)
ÁË 8 ˜¯
____ 11. 3x – 4y = –24
x + y = –1
a. (–4, 3) b. (0, 6) c. (3, 4) d. (4, 3)
____ 12. By what number should you multiply the first equation to solve using elimination?
–3x – 2y = 2
–9x + 3y = 24
a. 6 b. –9 c. –3 d. 3
____ 13. A jar containing only nickels and dimes contains a total of 60 coins. The value of all the coins in the
jar is $4.45. Solve by elimination to find the amount of nickels and dimes that are in the jar.
a. 30 nickels and 28 dimes c. 29 nickels and 31 dimes
b. 31 nickels and 29 dimes d. 30 nickels and 32 dimes
____ 14. Mrs. Huang operates a soybean farm. She buys many supplies in bulk. Often the bulk products need
to be custom mixed before Mrs. Huang can use them. To apply herbicide to a large field she must
mix a solution of 67% herbicide with a solution of 46% herbicide to form 42 liters of a 55% solution.
How much of the 67% solution must she use?
a. 23 L b. 18 L c. 34 L d. 35 L
____ 15. You decide to market your own custom computer software. You must invest $3,255 for computer
hardware, and spend $2.90 to buy and package each disk. If each program sells for $13.75, how
many copies must you sell to break even?
a. 196 copies b. 301 copies c. 300 copies d. 195 copies
____ 16. A motorboat can go 8 miles downstream on a river in 20 minutes. It takes 30 minutes for the boat to
go upstream the same 8 miles. Find the speed of the current.
a. 20 mph b. 16 mph c. 24 mph d. 4 mph

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Graph the inequality.

____ 17. y < 4x − 2

a. c.

b. d.

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____ 18. 4x + 6y ≥ 10
a. c.

b. d.

Write the linear inequality shown in the graph.

____ 19.

a. y ≤ 3x + 4 b. y ≤ 3x − 4 c. y ≥ 3x − 4 d. y ≥ 3x + 4

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____ 20. You have $47 to spend at the music store. Each cassette tape costs $5 and each CD costs $10. Write
and graph a linear inequality that represents this situation. Let x represent the number of tapes and y
the number of CDs.
a. 5x + 10y ≥ 47 c. 10x + 5y ≤ 47

b. 10x + 5y ≥ 47 d. 5x + 10y ≤ 47

Find a solution of the system of linear inequalities.

____ 21. y < 3x + 12

y ≥ 5x + 7
a. (1, 2) b. (0, –1) c. (2, 17) d. (–2, –5)

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Solve the system of linear inequalities by graphing.

____ 22. y ≤ −x − 1
y ≥ 2x + 4
a. c.

b. d.

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Write a system of inequalities for the graph.

____ 23.

a. y ≥ x−2 c. y ≤ x−2
y ≥ −3x − 6 y ≤ −3x − 6
b. y ≤ x+3 d. y ≥ x+3
y ≥ 2x − 6 y ≤ 2x − 6

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Short Answer

Solve the system of linear inequalities by graphing.

24. y ≤ x + 4
2x + y ≤ −4

25. SOLVE BY ANY METHOD, SHOW YOUR WORK, AND BOX YOUR ANSWERS

An ice skating arena charges an admission fee for each child plus a rental fee for each pair of ice
skates. John paid the admission fees for his six nephews and rented five pairs of ice skates. He was
charged $32.00. Juanita paid the admission fees for her seven grandchildren and rented five pairs of
ice skates. She was charged $35.25. What is the admission fee? What is the rental fee for a pair of
skates?

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Algebra 1 - Ch 7 Practice Test

Answer Section

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. ANS: D DIF: L1 REF: 7-1 Solving Systems By Graphing

OBJ: 7-1.1 Solving Systems By Graphing STO: CA 9.0
TOP: 7-1 Example 1
KEY: system of linear equations,graphing a system of linear equations
MSC: NAEP A4d, NAEP A4g, CAT5.LV19.50, CAT5.LV19.54, IT.LV15.DI, S9.TSK1.PRA,
S10.TSK1.PRA, TV.LV19.16, TV.LV19.17, TV.LV19.18, TV.LVALG.55
2. ANS: A DIF: L1 REF: 7-1 Solving Systems By Graphing
OBJ: 7-1.2 Analyzing Special Types of Systems STO: CA 9.0
TOP: 7-1 Example 3,7-1 Example 4
KEY: system of linear equations,graphing a system of linear equations,no solution,infinitely many
solutions
MSC: NAEP A4d, NAEP A4g, CAT5.LV19.50, CAT5.LV19.54, IT.LV15.DI, S9.TSK1.PRA,
S10.TSK1.PRA, TV.LV19.16, TV.LV19.17, TV.LV19.18, TV.LVALG.55
3. ANS: A DIF: L1 REF: 7-1 Solving Systems By Graphing
OBJ: 7-1.2 Analyzing Special Types of Systems STO: CA 9.0
TOP: 7-1 Example 3,7-1 Example 4
KEY: system of linear equations,graphing a system of linear equations,no solution,infinitely many
solutions
MSC: NAEP A4d, NAEP A4g, CAT5.LV19.50, CAT5.LV19.54, IT.LV15.DI, S9.TSK1.PRA,
S10.TSK1.PRA, TV.LV19.16, TV.LV19.17, TV.LV19.18, TV.LVALG.55
4. ANS: A DIF: L1 REF: 7-2 Solving Systems Using Substitution
OBJ: 7-2.1 Using Substitution STO: CA 8.0, CA 9.0
TOP: 7-2 Example 3
KEY: word problem,problem solving,system of linear equations,substitution method
MSC: NAEP A4g, CAT5.LV19.54, IT.LV15.AM, S9.TSK1.PRA, S10.TSK1.PRA, TV.LV19.16,
TV.LV19.52, TV.LVALG.54
5. ANS: C DIF: L1 REF: 7-2 Solving Systems Using Substitution
OBJ: 7-2.1 Using Substitution STO: CA 8.0, CA 9.0
TOP: 7-2 Example 1 KEY: system of linear equations,substitution method
MSC: NAEP A4g, CAT5.LV19.54, IT.LV15.AM, S9.TSK1.PRA, S10.TSK1.PRA, TV.LV19.16,
TV.LV19.52, TV.LVALG.54
6. ANS: D DIF: L2 REF: 7-2 Solving Systems Using Substitution
OBJ: 7-2.1 Using Substitution STO: CA 8.0, CA 9.0
TOP: 7-2 Example 2 KEY: system of linear equations,substitution method
MSC: NAEP A4g, CAT5.LV19.54, IT.LV15.AM, S9.TSK1.PRA, S10.TSK1.PRA, TV.LV19.16,
TV.LV19.52, TV.LVALG.54
7. ANS: D DIF: L2 REF: 7-3 Solving Systems Using Elimination
OBJ: 7-3.1 Adding or Subtracting to Solve Systems STO: CA 9.0
KEY: word problem,problem solving,system of linear equations,elimination method,adding or
subtracting equations
MSC: NAEP A4g, CAT5.LV19.54, IT.LV15.AM, S9.TSK1.PRA, S10.TSK1.PRA, TV.LV19.16,
TV.LV19.49, TV.LV19.52, TV.LVALG.54

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8. ANS: C DIF: L1 REF: 7-3 Solving Systems Using Elimination

OBJ: 7-3.1 Adding or Subtracting to Solve Systems STO: CA 9.0
TOP: 7-3 Example 1
KEY: system of linear equations,elimination method,adding or subtracting equations
MSC: NAEP A4g, CAT5.LV19.54, IT.LV15.AM, S9.TSK1.PRA, S10.TSK1.PRA, TV.LV19.16,
TV.LV19.49, TV.LV19.52, TV.LVALG.54
9. ANS: B DIF: L1 REF: 7-3 Solving Systems Using Elimination
OBJ: 7-3.1 Adding or Subtracting to Solve Systems STO: CA 9.0
TOP: 7-3 Example 1
KEY: system of linear equations,elimination method,adding or subtracting equations
MSC: NAEP A4g, CAT5.LV19.54, IT.LV15.AM, S9.TSK1.PRA, S10.TSK1.PRA, TV.LV19.16,
TV.LV19.49, TV.LV19.52, TV.LVALG.54
10. ANS: D DIF: L1 REF: 7-3 Solving Systems Using Elimination
OBJ: 7-3.2 Multiplying First to Solve Systems STO: CA 9.0
TOP: 7-3 Example 3
KEY: system of linear equations,elimination method,adding or subtracting equations
MSC: NAEP A4g, CAT5.LV19.54, IT.LV15.AM, S9.TSK1.PRA, S10.TSK1.PRA, TV.LV19.16,
TV.LV19.49, TV.LV19.52, TV.LVALG.54
11. ANS: A DIF: L1 REF: 7-3 Solving Systems Using Elimination
OBJ: 7-3.2 Multiplying First to Solve Systems STO: CA 9.0
TOP: 7-3 Example 3
KEY: system of linear equations,elimination method,adding or subtracting equations
MSC: NAEP A4g, CAT5.LV19.54, IT.LV15.AM, S9.TSK1.PRA, S10.TSK1.PRA, TV.LV19.16,
TV.LV19.49, TV.LV19.52, TV.LVALG.54
12. ANS: D DIF: L1 REF: 7-3 Solving Systems Using Elimination
OBJ: 7-3.2 Multiplying First to Solve Systems STO: CA 9.0
TOP: 7-3 Example 3
KEY: system of linear equations,elimination method,adding or subtracting equations
MSC: NAEP A4g, CAT5.LV19.54, IT.LV15.AM, S9.TSK1.PRA, S10.TSK1.PRA, TV.LV19.16,
TV.LV19.49, TV.LV19.52, TV.LVALG.54
13. ANS: B DIF: L1 REF: 7-3 Solving Systems Using Elimination
OBJ: 7-3.2 Multiplying First to Solve Systems STO: CA 9.0
TOP: 7-3 Example 4
KEY: word problem,problem solving,system of linear equations,elimination method,adding or
subtracting equations
MSC: NAEP A4g, CAT5.LV19.54, IT.LV15.AM, S9.TSK1.PRA, S10.TSK1.PRA, TV.LV19.16,
TV.LV19.49, TV.LV19.52, TV.LVALG.54
14. ANS: B DIF: L1 REF: 7-4 Applications of Linear Systems
OBJ: 7-4.1 Writing Systems of Linear Equations STO: CA 9.0
TOP: 7-4 Example 1
KEY: word problem,problem solving,system of linear equations,graphing a system of linear
equations,substitution method,elimination method,mixture problem
MSC: NAEP A4g, CAT5.LV19.54, IT.LV15.AM, S9.TSK1.PRA, S10.TSK1.PRA, TV.LV19.16,
TV.LV19.17, TV.LV19.18, TV.LV19.52, TV.LVALG.54

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15. ANS: C DIF: L1 REF: 7-4 Applications of Linear Systems

OBJ: 7-4.1 Writing Systems of Linear Equations STO: CA 9.0
TOP: 7-4 Example 2
KEY: word problem,problem solving,system of linear equations,graphing a system of linear
equations,substitution method,elimination method
MSC: NAEP A4g, CAT5.LV19.54, IT.LV15.AM, S9.TSK1.PRA, S10.TSK1.PRA, TV.LV19.16,
TV.LV19.17, TV.LV19.18, TV.LV19.52, TV.LVALG.54
16. ANS: D DIF: L2 REF: 7-4 Applications of Linear Systems
OBJ: 7-4.1 Writing Systems of Linear Equations STO: CA 9.0
TOP: 7-4 Example 3
KEY: word problem,problem solving,system of linear equations,graphing a system of linear
equations,substitution method,elimination method,motion problem
MSC: NAEP A4g, CAT5.LV19.54, IT.LV15.AM, S9.TSK1.PRA, S10.TSK1.PRA, TV.LV19.16,
TV.LV19.17, TV.LV19.18, TV.LV19.52, TV.LVALG.54
17. ANS: C DIF: L1 REF: 7-5 Linear Inequalities
OBJ: 7-5.1 Graphing Linear Inequalities STO: CA 6.0 TOP: 7-5 Example 1
KEY: linear inequality, graphing
MSC: NAEP A3a, CAT5.LV19.50, IT.LV15.DI, S9.TSK1.PRA, S10.TSK1.PRA, TV.LV19.16,
TV.LVALG.54
18. ANS: D DIF: L2 REF: 7-5 Linear Inequalities
OBJ: 7-5.1 Graphing Linear Inequalities STO: CA 6.0 TOP: 7-5 Example 2
KEY: linear inequality, graphing
MSC: NAEP A3a, CAT5.LV19.50, IT.LV15.DI, S9.TSK1.PRA, S10.TSK1.PRA, TV.LV19.16,
TV.LVALG.54
19. ANS: C DIF: L1 REF: 7-5 Linear Inequalities
OBJ: 7-5.1 Graphing Linear Inequalities STO: CA 6.0 TOP: 7-5 Example 1
KEY: linear inequality, graphing
MSC: NAEP A3a, CAT5.LV19.50, IT.LV15.DI, S9.TSK1.PRA, S10.TSK1.PRA, TV.LV19.16,
TV.LVALG.54
20. ANS: D DIF: L1 REF: 7-5 Linear Inequalities
OBJ: 7-5.2 Modeling Real-World Situations STO: CA 6.0
TOP: 7-5 Example 3
KEY: word problem,problem solving,linear inequality,graphing
MSC: NAEP A3a, CAT5.LV19.50, IT.LV15.DI, S9.TSK1.PRA, S10.TSK1.PRA, TV.LV19.16,
TV.LVALG.54
21. ANS: C DIF: L1 REF: 7-6 Systems of Linear Inequalities
OBJ: 7-6.1 Solving Systems of Linear Inequalities by Graphing STO: CA 9.0
TOP: 7-6 Example 1
KEY: linear inequality, graphing,system of linear inequalities,graphing a system of linear
inequalities
MSC: NAEP A4g, S9.TSK1.PRA, S10.TSK1.PRA, TV.LV19.16, TV.LV19.52, TV.LVALG.54
22. ANS: B DIF: L1 REF: 7-6 Systems of Linear Inequalities
OBJ: 7-6.1 Solving Systems of Linear Inequalities by Graphing STO: CA 9.0
TOP: 7-6 Example 1
KEY: linear inequality, graphing,system of linear inequalities,graphing a system of linear
inequalities
MSC: NAEP A4g, S9.TSK1.PRA, S10.TSK1.PRA, TV.LV19.16, TV.LV19.52, TV.LVALG.54

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23. ANS: C DIF: L1 REF: 7-6 Systems of Linear Inequalities

OBJ: 7-6.1 Solving Systems of Linear Inequalities by Graphing STO: CA 9.0
TOP: 7-6 Example 2
KEY: linear inequality, graphing,system of linear inequalities,graphing a system of linear
inequalities
MSC: NAEP A4g, S9.TSK1.PRA, S10.TSK1.PRA, TV.LV19.16, TV.LV19.52, TV.LVALG.54

SHORT ANSWER

24. ANS:

DIF: L1 REF: 7-6 Systems of Linear Inequalities

OBJ: 7-6.1 Solving Systems of Linear Inequalities by Graphing STO: CA 9.0
TOP: 7-6 Example 1
KEY: linear inequality,graphing,system of linear inequalities,graphing a system of linear inequalities
MSC: NAEP A4g, S9.TSK1.PRA, S10.TSK1.PRA, TV.LV19.16, TV.LV19.52, TV.LVALG.54
25. ANS:
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skate rental fee: $2.50

DIF: L2 REF: 7-4 Applications of Linear Systems

OBJ: 7-4.1 Writing Systems of Linear Equations STO: CA 9.0
KEY: word problem,problem solving,system of linear equations,graphing a system of linear
equations,substitution method,elimination method
MSC: NAEP A4g, CAT5.LV19.54, IT.LV15.AM, S9.TSK1.PRA, S10.TSK1.PRA, TV.LV19.16,
TV.LV19.17, TV.LV19.18, TV.LV19.52, TV.LVALG.54