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Algebra Drill 1: No Calculator Section

Work these questions without your calculator using the skills you’ve learned so far. Answers and
explanations can be found on this page.

5.

y   =   3x  −   1

y   +   x   =   1

In  the system  of  equations   above,  if  (x, y)  is  the solution    to  the system, what    is  the value   of  

?

A)

B)

C)

D)

8 .For  the equation        =   x   +   3,  the value   of  m   is  –3. What    is  the solution    set for the

equation?

A) {–3, 3}

B) {–2}

C) {–2, –7}

D) {3,  6}

11 .If  i   =    ,  what    is  the product of  (4  +   7i) and ?

A)  16– i

B) 14+ i

C) 2    –   8i  –   14 2

D) i