1. Assume that the number of hours Jose spent practicing soccer is
represented by x. Miguel practiced 5 hours more than 2 times the
number of hours that Jose practiced. How long did Miguel
practice?
a. 2x + 5
b. 2x − 5
c. 2x + 8
d. 5x + 5
2. Zack gets paid five dollars less than three times what Ty'Shaun gets
paid. If the number of dollars that Ty'Shaun gets paid is represented
by x, what does Zack get paid?
a. 5 − 3x
b. 5x − 3
c. 3x − 5
d. 3 − 5x
3. If the expression 9y − 5 represents a certain number, which of the
following could NOT be the translation?
a. five less than nine times y
b. five less than the sum of 9 and y
c. the difference between 9y and 5
d. the product of nine and y, decreased by 5
4. Brenda starts work at 4:00 and Dee starts at 5:00. They both finish at the
same time. If Angela works x hours, how many hours does Dee work?
a. x + 1
b. x − 1
c. x
d. 2x
5. Isabel bought six books that cost d dollars each. What is the total cost
of the books?
a. d + 6
b. d + d
c. 6d
