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Linear Equations (Standard)

Multi-step exam-style items.

Phase 2 · SAT Math

Linear Equations: core idea

Distribute before isolating.

Example problem: hint and answer

Solve the system x+y=17x+y=17 and x−y=5x-y=5.

Hint: Add the equations. Answer: x=11,y=6.

Practice (9 problems — type your answers)

  • 1. A line is parallel to 3x−2y=103x-2y=10 and passes through (4,1)(4,1). What is its yy-intercept?

  • 2. Solve x−14+x+32=8\frac{x-1}{4}+\frac{x+3}{2}=8.

  • 3. At what point do y=5x−9y=5x-9 and y=2x+6y=2x+6 intersect?

  • 4. A phone plan costs 3030 dollars plus 0.080.08 dollars per text. Another costs 5454 dollars plus 0.020.02 dollars per text. At how many texts do they cost the same?

  • 5. If f(x)=3x−4f(x)=3x-4, find f(2h+1)f(2h+1).

  • 6. The graph of y=mx+12y=mx+12 passes through (8,−4)(8,-4). Find mm.

  • 7. Solve 2(3x−1)−5=4x+82(3x-1)-5=4x+8.

  • 8. A recipe uses 34\frac34 cup of flour for 66 cookies. How many cups are needed for 2828 cookies?

  • 9. For which value of pp does 4x+p=2(x+9)4x+p=2(x+9) have solution x=3x=3?

Linear Equations Practice Problems — Standard