Write the English phrase as an algebraic expression. Let x represent the number. Simplify the expression, if possible.6 less than 5 times a number

A. 5 - 6x
B. 5x - 6
C. 6x - 5
D. 6 - 5x


Answer: B

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A. 15 B. -15 C. -1 D. 1

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Solve the problem by using a nonlinear system.In 1979,  and  had the same population. The population of  continued to increase steadily, while the rate of population growth of  (although initially less than that of )

eventually overtook the growth rate of City #2. The populations of two cities are modeled by the following equations:  , where  corresponds to the year 1979. In what year after 1979 did the cities have the same population?

A. 1984
B. 1982
C. 1985
D. 1983

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Find the median. Round to the nearest tenth when necessary.19.2, 19.3, 18.4, 18.5, 19.2, 18.3

A. Median = 19.2 B. Median = 18.5 C. Median = 37.7 D. Median = 18.85

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Find the sum or difference. Write the answer in standard form.(4 + 9i) - (-8 + i)

A. -4 + 10i B. 12 - 8i C. 12 + 8i D. -12 - 8i

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