Mathematical Applications For The Management Life And Social Sciences 11th Edition by Harshbarger - Test Bank

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Chapter 1 - Linear Equations and Functions
1. Solve the equation.



a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
ANSWER: c

2. Solve the equation.




a. 9
b. 4
c. 5
d. 1
e. 0
ANSWER: e

3. Solve the equation.




a. –3
b. 36
c. –18
d. 18
e. –6
ANSWER: c

4. Solve the equation.




a. x = 66


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Chapter 1 - Linear Equations and Functions
b.
x=
c.
x=
d.
x=
e. x=7
ANSWER: b

5. Solve the equation.




a.

b. 28
c.

d.

e. 7
ANSWER: a

6. Solve the equation.




a.

b.

c. 8
d. 0
e. 2
ANSWER: d

7. Solve the equation.




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, Name Clas Dat
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Chapter 1 - Linear Equations and Functions
a.

b.

c.

d.

e.

ANSWER: c

8. The equation in this problem leads to a linear equation. Solve for x. Because the solution to the linear
equation may not be a solution to the original equation, be sure to check the solution in the original equation.




a. x=5
b. x = 15
c.
x=
d.
x=
e. no solution
ANSWER: b

9. The equation in this problem leads to a linear equation. Solve for x. Because the solution to the linear
equation may not be a solution to the original equation, be sure to check the solution in the original equation.




a.
x=
b.
x=
c.
x=
d.
x=
e. no solution

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