Lesson 16 variable equations and inequalities unit test

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Sure! Here’s a sample set of questions that might be found in a unit test for a lesson on variable equations and inequalities. You can use these as practice problems:


Variable Equations and Inequalities Unit Test

Name: _______________________ Date: ___________


Part 1: Solve the equations.

  1. \( 3x + 5 = 20 \)

  2. \( 4(y - 3) = 16 \)

  3. \( 7 - 2z = 3 + 5z \)

  4. \( \frac{1}{2}x - 6 = 10 \)


Part 2: Solve the inequalities and represent the solution on a number line.

  1. \( 5x - 9 < 16 \)

  2. \( -3(y + 2) \geq 12 \)

  3. \( \frac{x}{4} + 2 \leq 3 \)

  4. \( 2m + 5 > 3m - 1 \)


Part 3: Word Problems

  1. A number is increased by 7 and the result is less than 20. Write an inequality for the situation and solve for the number.

  2. The sum of three times a number and 4 is greater than or equal to 19. Write an equation and solve for the number.


Part 4: Multiple Choice

  1. What is the solution set for the inequality \( x - 3 > 5 \)?

a) \( x > 2 \)
b) \( x < 8 \)
c) \( x > 8 \)
d) \( x < 2 \)

  1. Solve for \( x \) in the equation \( 2(x + 4) = 16 \).

a) \( x = 4 \)
b) \( x = 8 \)
c) \( x = -4 \)
d) \( x = -8 \)


Answer Key (For Teacher Use)

  1. \( x = 5 \)

  2. \( y = 7 \)

  3. \( z = \frac{2}{9} \)

  4. \( x = 32 \)

  5. \( x < 5 \)

  6. \( y \leq -6 \)

  7. \( x \leq 4 \)

  8. \( m < 6 \)

  9. \( x + 7 < 20 \) → \( x < 13 \)

  10. \( 3x + 4 \geq 19 \) → \( 3x \geq 15 \) → \( x \geq 5 \)

  11. c) \( x > 8 \)

  12. a) \( x = 4 \)


Feel free to modify any of the questions or the answer key as needed based on your particular curriculum!