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    What value of x satisfies the equation x + 4 = 12?

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Do you think you’ve got what it takes to tackle linear equations? Our Linear Equations Quiz is your chance to prove it. This quiz is packed with problems that will test your ability to solve for x and find the slope and intercept of a line. Whether you're just starting out or you think you're pretty sharp, this quiz has something for everyone.
You'll face a variety of questions, from simple ones that ask you to solve basic equations to more challenging ones that involve graphing lines based on their equations. Each question is designed to help you understand linear equations better and see how they apply in different situations. Take your time, think each problem through, and show us what you’ve learned so far.

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  • 2. 

    If y = 2x and x = 3, what is y?

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    Correct Answer
    A. 6
    Explanation
    The equation y = 2x shows a direct relationship between x and y. When x is 3, substituting it into the equation gives y = 2 * 3. This simplifies to y = 6. Therefore, when x equals 3, y equals 6. This demonstrates a linear relationship where y is always twice the value of x.

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  • 3. 

    What is the solution to the equation 7x + 2 = 23?

    • X = 3

    • X = 21

    • X = 25

    • X = 7

    Correct Answer
    A. X = 3
    Explanation
    Solving the equation 7x + 2 = 23 for x involves isolating x. First, subtract 2 from both sides: 7x + 2 - 2 = 23 - 2, which simplifies to 7x = 21. Then, divide both sides by 7: 7x / 7 = 21 / 7, resulting in x = 3. This process illustrates solving basic linear equations and emphasizes the steps to isolate the variable.

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  • 4. 

    For the equation 2x + 6 = y, what is y when x = 4?

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    Correct Answer
    A. 14
    Explanation
    For the equation 2x + 6 = y, determine y when x = 4 by substituting 4 for x: y = 2(4) + 6 = 8 + 6 = 14. This example demonstrates the direct impact of changes in x on y, highlighting the linear relationship between these variables. In this equation, every unit increase in x results in a doubling effect on the y-value, plus a constant addition of 6. This linear relationship, where y increases consistently as x increases, exemplifies the fundamental algebraic principle of direct variation between dependent and independent variables.

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    What does x equal in the equation 3x - 9 = 15?

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    Correct Answer
    A. 8
    Explanation
    Solving the equation 3x - 9 = 15 for x requires isolating x. First, add 9 to both sides to eliminate the -9: 3x - 9 + 9 = 15 + 9, which simplifies to 3x = 24. Then, divide both sides by 3 to solve for x: 3x / 3 = 24 / 3, resulting in x = 8. This type of manipulation is typical in algebra, emphasizing operations that maintain the balance of the equation.

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    Which equation represents a line with slope 3 and y-intercept -1?

    • Y = 3x - 1

    • Y = 3x + 1

    • Y = -1x + 3

    • Y = 1x - 3

    Correct Answer
    A. Y = 3x - 1
    Explanation
    The equation y = 3x - 1 represents a line with a slope of 3 and a y-intercept of -1. Here, 3 is the slope, indicating how much y increases for each one-unit increase in x. The y-intercept -1 is where the line crosses the y-axis. This equation effectively combines these elements to describe the line’s behavior on a graph.

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    What is the slope of a line with the equation y = 5x + 3?

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    • -5

    Correct Answer
    A. 5
    Explanation
    The slope of the line y = 5x + 3 is determined by the coefficient of x, which is 5. This coefficient represents the rate of change of y with respect to x. In simpler terms, for every increase of one unit in x, y increases by 5 units. This relationship between x and y is fundamental to understanding linear equations, where the slope indicates the steepness and direction of the line on a graph.

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    If y = -2x + 5 and x = -2, what is y?

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    Correct Answer
    A. 9
    Explanation
    To find y when y = -2x + 5 and x = -2, substitute -2 for x: y = -2(-2) + 5 = 4 + 5 = 9. This demonstrates how to manipulate equations to find y based on given values of x, especially in equations that involve negative coefficients and their effects on the dependent variable.

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    What is the y-intercept of y = -3x + 7?

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    Correct Answer
    A. 7
    Explanation
    The y-intercept of the equation y = -3x + 7 is 7. This value represents the point where the line crosses the y-axis on a graph. The y-intercept is isolated from the x-components of the equation, indicating where the output value of y will be when x equals zero.

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    If the equation of a line is y = 4x - 8, what is the y-intercept?

    • -4

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    • -8

    Correct Answer
    A. -8
    Explanation
    In the equation y = 4x - 8, the y-intercept is identified as the constant term, which is -8. This term represents where the line intersects the y-axis when x is zero, providing a fixed point on the graph from which the line will extend based on the slope, which in this case is 4.

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