Instructions
Complete the following algebra exercises. Show all your work where applicable.
1. Simplify the expression:
3x + 5x - 2 - 4 + 8
2. Solve for x:
5x + 3 = 23
3. Expand the following expression:
(x + 4)(x - 2)
4. Factor the expression:
x^2 + 7x + 10
5. Word Problem:
Maria has twice the number of apples as John. If Maria has 14 apples, how many apples does John have? Let x represent the number of apples John has.
6. Graphing Exercise:
What is the slope of the line represented by the equation y = 2x + 5?