Sample 1999 Augmented STAR Math Items

Grade 8/High School Algebra 1
Standard 4
Students simplify expressions prior to solving linear equations
and inequalities in one variable such as 3(2x - 5) + 4(x - 2) = 12

Which equation is equivalent to 3(x - 7) - 2(x - 1) = 8?

A    x - 23 = 8
B    x - 19 = 8
C    x - 8 = 8
D    x - 6 = 8

(Correct answer is B)

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