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GMAT Focus EditionAlgebra: Linear Equations & Inequalities

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Question 1

Solve for x: 3x + 7 = 22.

  • A) 3
  • B) 4
  • C) 5
  • D) 6
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Correct answer: C) 5

3x = 22 - 7 = 15, so x = 15/3 = 5.

Question 2

If 5(x - 3) = 2x + 6, what is x?

  • A) 5
  • B) 6
  • C) 7
  • D) 8
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Correct answer: C) 7

5x - 15 = 2x + 6, so 3x = 21, and x = 7.

Question 3

If 2x - 5 > 9, what is the smallest integer value of x that satisfies the inequality?

  • A) 6
  • B) 7
  • C) 8
  • D) 9
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Correct answer: C) 8

2x > 14, so x > 7. The smallest integer greater than 7 is 8.

Question 4

Solve the system: x + y = 10 and x - y = 4. What is the value of x?

  • A) 5
  • B) 6
  • C) 7
  • D) 8
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Correct answer: C) 7

Adding the two equations eliminates y: 2x = 14, so x = 7.

Question 5

For what value(s) of x is the equation 4x + 3 = 3x + 3 + x true?

  • A) x = 0 only
  • B) x = 1 only
  • C) All real numbers
  • D) No solution
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Correct answer: C) All real numbers

Simplifying the right side: 3x + 3 + x = 4x + 3, which is identical to the left side. The equation holds for every value of x.

Question 6

If 3x - 4y = 12 and y = 0, what is x?

  • A) 2
  • B) 3
  • C) 4
  • D) 5
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Correct answer: C) 4

With y = 0, 3x = 12, so x = 4.

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