McGraw-Hill Education GRE 2019

Exercise: Linear Equations

Discrete Quantitative Questions

1. If x + 7 = 14, what is the value of (x − 5)^2?
   A 2
   B 4
   C 25
   D 49
   E 196

For this question, write your answer in the box.

2. If^12 a +^13 a + 101 a = 28, what is the value of a?


3. If 2x + 3y = 2y + 3, what is y in terms of x?
   A 3 – 2x
   B 3 + 2x

C (^1) x
D x
E x + 6

4. If 2a + 3b = 4, and x = 4a + 6b, what is the value of x?
   A 4
   B 8
   C 12
   D 16
   E It cannot be determined from the given information.


5. If^92 a + x = 3 what is a 2 , in terms of x?

A 3 – x

B 3 – 2 x

C 3 – 3 x

D 3 – 9 x

E 3 – 18 x

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