Psat-Algebra Questions1-Answers

Question ID bb93e1bd
Assessment Test Domain Skill Difficulty
PSAT 8/9 Math Algebra Systems of two linear Hard

equations in two
variables
ID: bb93e1bd
The solution to the given system of equations is . What is the value of ?

A.
B.
C.
D.
ID: bb93e1bd Answer

Correct Answer: C
Rationale
1 1
Choice C is correct. It's given by the first equation in the system that 𝑦 = - 9 𝑥. Substituting - 9 𝑥 for 𝑦 in the second equation in
1 1 2 9 2 9
the system yields - 9 𝑥 = 2 𝑥. Multiplying the left-hand side of this equation by 2
and the right-hand side by 9
yields - 18 𝑥 = 18
𝑥.
2 11 18
Adding 𝑥 to both sides of this equation yields 0 = 𝑥. Multiplying both sides of this equation by yields 𝑥 = 0.
18 18 11
Choice A is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.
Choice B is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.
Choice D is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.
Question Difficulty: Hard

Question ID d9d67aa9
PSAT 8/9 Math Algebra Linear equations in Medium

two variables
ID: d9d67aa9
The y-intercept of the graph of in the xy-plane is . What is the value of ?
ID: d9d67aa9 Answer

Correct Answer: -32
Rationale
The correct answer is -32. It’s given that the y-intercept of the graph of 𝑦 = - 6𝑥 - 32 is 0, 𝑦. Substituting 0 for 𝑥 in this
equation yields 𝑦 = - 60 - 32, or 𝑦 = - 32. Therefore, the value of 𝑦 that corresponds to the y-intercept of the graph of
𝑦 = - 6𝑥 - 32 in the xy-plane is -32.
Question Difficulty: Medium

Question ID 249313d5

equations in two
variables
ID: 249313d5
A wire with a length of inches is cut into two parts. One part has a length of inches, and the other part
has a length of inches. The value of is more than times the value of . What is the value of ?
A.
B.
C.
D.
ID: 249313d5 Answer

Correct Answer: D
Rationale
Choice D is correct. It's given that a wire with a length of 106 inches is cut into two parts. It's also given that one part has a
length of 𝑥 inches and the other part has a length of 𝑦 inches. This can be represented by the equation 𝑥 + 𝑦 = 106. It's also
given that the value of 𝑥 is 6 more than 4 times the value of 𝑦. This can be represented by the equation 𝑥 = 4𝑦 + 6.
Substituting 4𝑦 + 6 for 𝑥 in the equation 𝑥 + 𝑦 = 106 yields 4𝑦 + 6 + 𝑦 = 106, or 5𝑦 + 6 = 106. Subtracting 6 from each side
of this equation yields 5𝑦 = 100. Dividing each side of this equation by 5 yields 𝑦 = 20. Substituting 20 for 𝑦 in the equation
𝑥 = 4𝑦 + 6 yields 𝑥 = 4 ( 20 ) + 6, or 𝑥 = 86.
Choice A is incorrect. This value represents less than half of the total length of 106 inches; however, 𝑥 represents the length
of the longer part of the wire, since it's given that the value of 𝑥 is 6 more than 4 times the value of 𝑦.
Choice B is incorrect. This value represents less than half of the total length of 106 inches; however, 𝑥 represents the length
of the longer part of the wire, since it's given that the value of 𝑥 is 6 more than 4 times the value of 𝑦.
Choice C is incorrect. This represents a part that is 6 more than the length of the other part, rather than 6 more than 4 times
the length of the other part.

Question ID 0cec7ab3

one variable
ID: 0cec7ab3
A rocket contained kilograms (kg) of propellant before launch. Exactly seconds after launch,
kg of this propellant remained. On average, approximately how much propellant, in kg, did the rocket
burn each second after launch?
A.
B.
C.
D.
ID: 0cec7ab3 Answer

Correct Answer: A
Rationale
Choice A is correct. It’s given that the rocket contained 467,000 kilograms (kg) of propellant before launch and had
362,105 kg remaining exactly 21 seconds after launch. Finding the difference between the amount, in kg, of propellant
before launch and the remaining amount, in kg, of propellant after launch gives the amount, in kg, of propellant burned during
the 21 seconds: 467,000 - 362,105 = 104,895. Dividing the amount of propellant burned by the number of seconds yields
104,895
= 4,995. Thus, an average of 4,995 kg of propellant burned each second after launch.
21
Choice C is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.
Choice D is incorrect and may result from finding the amount of propellant burned, rather than the amount of propellant
burned each second.

Question ID cf175155
PSAT 8/9 Math Algebra Linear functions Hard
ID: cf175155
Caleb used juice to make popsicles. The function approximates the volume, in fluid
ounces, of juice Caleb had remaining after making popsicles. Which statement is the best interpretation of
the y-intercept of the graph of in the xy-plane in this context?
A. Caleb used approximately fluid ounces of juice for each popsicle.
B. Caleb had approximately fluid ounces of juice when he began to make the popsicles.
C. Caleb had approximately fluid ounces of juice when he began to make the popsicles.
D. Caleb used approximately fluid ounces of juice for each popsicle.
ID: cf175155 Answer

Correct Answer: C
Rationale
Choice C is correct. An equation that defines a linear function 𝑓 can be written in the form 𝑓𝑥 = 𝑚𝑥 + 𝑏, where 𝑚 represents
the slope and 𝑏 represents the y-intercept, 0, 𝑏, of the line of 𝑦 = 𝑓𝑥 in the xy-plane. The function 𝑓𝑥 = - 5𝑥 + 30 is linear.
Therefore, the graph of the given function 𝑦 = 𝑓𝑥 in the xy-plane has a y-intercept of 0, 30. It’s given that 𝑓𝑥 gives the
approximate volume, in fluid ounces, of juice Caleb had remaining after making 𝑥 popsicles. It follows that the y-intercept of
0, 30 means that Caleb had approximately 30 fluid ounces of juice remaining after making 0 popsicles. In other words, Caleb
had approximately 30 fluid ounces of juice when he began to make the popsicles.
Choice A is incorrect. This is an interpretation of the slope, rather than the y-intercept, of the graph of 𝑦 = 𝑓𝑥 in the xy-plane.
Choice B is incorrect and may result from conceptual errors.
Choice D is incorrect and may result from conceptual errors.

Question ID 479fcded
PSAT 8/9 Math Algebra Linear equations in Hard

two variables
ID: 479fcded
The table shows three values of and their corresponding values of , where is a constant, for the linear
relationship between and . What is the slope of the line that represents this relationship in the xy-plane?
A.
B.
C.
D.
ID: 479fcded Answer

Correct Answer: A
Rationale
Choice A is correct. The slope, 𝑚, of a line in the xy-plane can be found using two points on the line, 𝑥1 , 𝑦1 and 𝑥2 , 𝑦2 , and the
𝑦2 - 𝑦1
slope formula 𝑚 = . Based on the given table, the line representing the relationship between 𝑥 and 𝑦 in the xy-plane
𝑥2 - 𝑥1
passes through the points -6, 𝑛 + 184, -3, 𝑛 + 92, and 0, 𝑛, where 𝑛 is a constant. Substituting two of these points, -3, 𝑛 + 92
𝑛 - 𝑛 + 92 𝑛 - 𝑛 - 92
and 0, 𝑛, for 𝑥1 , 𝑦1 and 𝑥2 , 𝑦2 , respectively, in the slope formula yields 𝑚 = 0 - -3
, which is equivalent to 𝑚 = 0+3
, or
92 92
𝑚= -
3
. Therefore, the slope of the line that represents this relationship in the xy-plane is - .
3

Question ID fd80013a

two variables
ID: fd80013a
In the xy-plane, line 𝓁 passes through the point and is parallel to the line represented by the equation
. If line 𝓁 also passes through the point , what is the value of ?
ID: fd80013a Answer

Correct Answer: 24
Rationale
The correct answer is 24. A line in the xy-plane can be defined by the equation 𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 + 𝑏, where 𝑚 is the slope of the line
and 𝑏 is the y-coordinate of the y-intercept of the line. It's given that line 𝑙 passes through the point 0, 0. Therefore, the y-
coordinate of the y-intercept of line 𝑙 is 0. It's given that line 𝑙 is parallel to the line represented by the equation 𝑦 = 8𝑥 + 2.
Since parallel lines have the same slope, it follows that the slope of line 𝑙 is 8. Therefore, line 𝑙 can be defined by an equation
in the form 𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 + 𝑏, where 𝑚 = 8 and 𝑏 = 0. Substituting 8 for 𝑚 and 0 for 𝑏 in 𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 + 𝑏 yields the equation 𝑦 = 8𝑥 + 0,
or 𝑦 = 8𝑥 . If line 𝑙 passes through the point 3, 𝑑, then when 𝑥 = 3, 𝑦 = 𝑑 for the equation 𝑦 = 8𝑥. Substituting 3 for 𝑥 and 𝑑 for
𝑦 in the equation 𝑦 = 8𝑥 yields 𝑑 = 83, or 𝑑 = 24.

Question ID 208a94ec
PSAT 8/9 Math Algebra Systems of two linear Medium

equations in two
variables
ID: 208a94ec
Which of the following points is the solution to the given system of equations in the xy-plane?
A.
B.
C.
D.
ID: 208a94ec Answer

Correct Answer: B
Rationale
Choice B is correct. A solution to a system of equations in the xy-plane is a point 𝑥, 𝑦 that lies on the graph of each equation
in the system. The first equation given is 𝑥 = 5. Substituting 5 for 𝑥 in the second given equation yields 𝑦 = 5 - 8, or 𝑦 = - 3. It
follows that in the xy-plane, the point 5, - 3 lies on the graph of each equation in the system. Therefore, the solution to the
given system of equations in the xy-plane is 5, - 3.
Choice A is incorrect. The point 0, 0 doesn't lie on the graph of either equation in the given system.
Choice C is incorrect. The point 5, - 8 doesn't lie on the graph of the second equation in the given system.
Choice D is incorrect. The point 5, 8 doesn't lie on the graph of the second equation in the given system.

Question ID 672d125f

two variables
ID: 672d125f
The point with coordinates lies on the line shown. What is the value of ?
A.
B.
C.
D.
ID: 672d125f Answer

Correct Answer: C
Rationale
Choice C is correct. It's given from the graph that the points 0, 7 and 8, 0 lie on the line. For two points on a line, 𝑥1 , 𝑦1 and
𝑦2 - 𝑦1
𝑥2 , 𝑦2 , the slope of the line can be calculated using the slope formula 𝑚 = . Substituting 0, 7 for 𝑥1 , 𝑦1 and 8, 0 for 𝑥2 , 𝑦2
𝑥2 - 𝑥1
0-7 7
in this formula, the slope of the line can be calculated as 𝑚 = 8-0
, or 𝑚 = - . It's also given that
8
the point 𝑑, 4 lies on the line.
7 7 0-4 7 -4
Substituting 𝑑, 4 for 𝑥1 , 𝑦1 , 8, 0 for 𝑥2 , 𝑦2 , and - for 𝑚 in the slope formula yields - = , or - = . Multiplying both sides
8 8 8-𝑑 8 8-𝑑
7 7
of this equation by 8 - 𝑑 yields - 8
8
- 𝑑 = - 4. Expanding the left-hand side of this equation yields -7 + 𝑑 = - 4. Adding 7 to
8
7 8 24 24
both sides of this equation yields 8 𝑑 = 3. Multiplying both sides of this equation by 7
yields 𝑑 = 7
. Thus, the value of 𝑑 is 7
.
Choice A is incorrect. This is the value of 𝑦 when 𝑥 = 4.

Question ID df89e027

one variable
ID: df89e027
The perimeter of an isosceles triangle is inches. Each of the two congruent sides of the triangle has a
length of inches. What is the length, in inches, of the third side?
ID: df89e027 Answer

Correct Answer: 35
Rationale
The correct answer is 35. It’s given that the perimeter of an isosceles triangle is 83 inches and that each of the two
congruent sides has a length of 24 inches. The perimeter of a triangle is the sum of the lengths of its three sides. The
equation 24 + 24 + 𝑥 = 83 can be used to represent this situation, where 𝑥 is the length, in inches, of the third side.
Combining like terms on the left-hand side of this equation yields 48 + 𝑥 = 83. Subtracting 48 from both sides of this
equation yields 𝑥 = 35. Therefore, the length, in inches, of the third side is 35.

Question ID 45085bc8

one variable
ID: 45085bc8
more than times a number is equal to . Which equation represents this situation?
A.
B.
C.
D.
ID: 45085bc8 Answer

Correct Answer: D
Rationale
Choice D is correct. The given phrase “8 times a number 𝑥” can be represented by the expression 8𝑥. The given phrase “3
more than” indicates an increase of 3 to a quantity. Therefore “3 more than 8 times a number 𝑥” can be represented by the
expression 8𝑥 + 3. Since it’s given that 3 more than 8 times a number 𝑥 is equal to 83, it follows that 8𝑥 + 3 is equal to 83, or
8𝑥 + 3 = 83. Therefore, the equation that represents this situation is 8𝑥 + 3 = 83.
Choice A is incorrect. This equation represents 3 times the quantity 8 times a number 𝑥 is equal to 83.
Choice B is incorrect. This equation represents 8 times a number 𝑥 is equal to 3 more than 83.
Choice C is incorrect. This equation represents 8 more than 3 times a number 𝑥 is equal to 83.

Question ID 260c8cc7
ID: 260c8cc7
The given function models the number of gallons of gasoline that remains from a full gas tank in a car after
driving miles. According to the model, about how many gallons of gasoline are used to drive each mile?
A.
B.
C.
D.
ID: 260c8cc7 Answer

Correct Answer: A
Rationale
Choice A is correct. It's given that the function 𝑔 models the number of gallons that remain from a full gas tank in a car after
driving 𝑚 miles. In the given function 𝑔𝑚 = - 0.05𝑚 + 12.1, the coefficient of 𝑚 is -0.05. This means that for every increase in
the value of 𝑚 by 1, the value of 𝑔𝑚 decreases by 0.05. It follows that for each mile driven, there is a decrease of 0.05 gallons
of gasoline. Therefore, 0.05 gallons of gasoline are used to drive each mile.
Choice B is incorrect and represents the number of gallons of gasoline in a full gas tank.
Choice C is incorrect and may result from conceptual errors.

Question ID cacf0929

two variables
ID: cacf0929
What is the slope of the graph of in the xy-plane?
ID: cacf0929 Answer

Correct Answer: 13.75, 55/4
Rationale
55
The correct answer is 4
. In the xy-plane, the graph of an equation in the form 𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 + 𝑏, where 𝑚 and 𝑏 are constants, has
a slope of 𝑚 and a y-intercept of 0, 𝑏. Applying the distributive property to the right-hand side of the given equation yields
27 15 55 15 55
𝑦 = 𝑥 + + 7𝑥. Combining like terms yields 𝑦 = 𝑥 + . This equation is in the form 𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 + 𝑏, where 𝑚 = and
4 4 4 4 4
15 1 55
𝑏= . It follows that the slope of the graph of 𝑦 = 27𝑥 + 15 + 7𝑥 in the xy-plane is . Note that 55/4 and 13.75 are
4 4 4
examples of ways to enter a correct answer.

Question ID 87277ccb

one variable
ID: 87277ccb
If , the value of is between which of the following pairs of values?

A. and
B. and
C. and
D. and
ID: 87277ccb Answer

Correct Answer: B
Rationale
𝑥+6 𝑥+6
Choice B is correct. Multiplying both sides of the given equation by 313, or 39, yields 39 3
= 39
13
, or 13𝑥 + 6 = 3𝑥 + 6.
Subtracting 3𝑥 + 6 from both sides of this equation yields 10𝑥 + 6 = 0. Dividing both sides of this equation by 10 yields
𝑥+6 𝑥+6
𝑥 + 6 = 0. Therefore, if = , then the value of 𝑥 + 6 is 0. It follows that of the given choices, the value of 𝑥 + 6 is
3 13
between -2 and 2.

Question ID ca256141
PSAT 8/9 Math Algebra Linear functions Easy
ID: ca256141
The function is defined by the equation . What is the value of when ?

A.
B.
C.
D.
ID: ca256141 Answer

Correct Answer: D
Rationale
Choice D is correct. Substituting 9 for 𝑥 in the given equation yields 𝑓9 = 1009 + 2, or 𝑓9 = 902. Therefore, the value of 𝑓𝑥
when 𝑥 = 9 is 902.
Choice A is incorrect. This is the value of 𝑓𝑥 when 𝑥 = 1.09.
Choice B is incorrect. This is the value of 𝑓𝑥 when 𝑥 = 1.16.
Choice C is incorrect. This is the value of 𝑓𝑥 when 𝑥 = 8.98.
Question Difficulty: Easy

Question ID 14aa7110

two variables
ID: 14aa7110
A line in the xy-plane has a slope of and passes through the point . Which equation represents this
line?
A.
B.
C.
D.
ID: 14aa7110 Answer

Correct Answer: D
Rationale
Choice D is correct. The equation of a line in the xy-plane can be written as 𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 + 𝑏, where 𝑚 represents the slope of the
1 1
line and 0, 𝑏 represents the y-intercept of the line. It's given that the slope of the line is 9 . It follows that 𝑚 = 9 . It's also given
1
that the line passes through the point 0, 14. It follows that 𝑏 = 14. Substituting 9
for 𝑚 and 14 for 𝑏 in 𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 + 𝑏 yields
1 1
𝑦 = 𝑥 + 14. Thus, the equation 𝑦 = 𝑥 + 14 represents this line.
9 9
1
Choice A is incorrect. This equation represents a line with a slope of - 9 and a y-intercept of 0, - 14.
1
Choice B is incorrect. This equation represents a line with a slope of - 9 and a y-intercept of 0, 14.
1
Choice C is incorrect. This equation represents a line with a slope of 9
and a y-intercept of 0, - 14.

Question ID 7f86926c
PSAT 8/9 Math Algebra Linear equations in Easy

two variables
ID: 7f86926c
What is the y-intercept of the line graphed?
A.
B.
C.
D.
ID: 7f86926c Answer

Correct Answer: D
Rationale
Choice D is correct. The y-intercept of a line graphed in the xy-plane is the point where the line intersects the y-axis. The line
graphed intersects the y-axis at the point 0, 8. Therefore, the y-intercept of the line graphed is 0, 8.
Choice A is incorrect and may result from conceptual errors.

Question ID 019d6a10

one variable
ID: 019d6a10
What value of is the solution to the given equation?
ID: 019d6a10 Answer

Correct Answer: -22
Rationale
The correct answer is -22. The given equation can be rewritten as -2𝑡 + 3 = 38. Dividing both sides of this equation by -2
yields 𝑡 + 3 = - 19. Subtracting 3 from both sides of this equation yields 𝑡 = - 22. Therefore, -22 is the value of 𝑡 that is the
solution to the given equation.

Question ID 88de8eeb
ID: 88de8eeb
For groups of or more people, a museum charges per person for the first people and for each
additional person. Which function gives the total charge, in dollars, for a tour group with people, where
?
A.
B.
C.
D.
ID: 88de8eeb Answer

Correct Answer: A
Rationale
Choice A is correct. A tour group with 𝑛 people, where 𝑛 ≥ 25, can be split into two subgroups: the first 25 people and the
additional 𝑛 - 25 people. Since the museum charges $ 21 per person for the first 25 people and $ 14 for each additional
person, the charge for the first 25 people is $ 21 ( 25 ) and the charge for the additional 𝑛 - 25 people is $ 14 ( 𝑛 - 25 ) .
Therefore, the total charge, in dollars, is given by the function 𝑓 ( 𝑛 ) = 21 ( 25 ) + 14 ( 𝑛 - 25 ) , or 𝑓 ( 𝑛 ) = 14𝑛 + 175.

Question ID 087283ab
ID: 087283ab
In the xy-plane, the graph of the linear function contains the points and . Which equation
defines , where ?
A.
B.
C.
D.
ID: 087283ab Answer

Correct Answer: C
Rationale
Choice C is correct. In the xy-plane, the graph of a linear function can be written in the form 𝑓𝑥 = 𝑚𝑥 + 𝑏, where 𝑚 represents
the slope and 0, 𝑏 represents the y-intercept of the graph of 𝑦 = 𝑓𝑥. It’s given that the graph of the linear function 𝑓, where
𝑦 = 𝑓𝑥, in the xy-plane contains the point 0, 2. Thus, 𝑏 = 2. The slope of the graph of a line containing any two points 𝑥1 , 𝑦1
𝑦 -𝑦
and 𝑥2 , 𝑦2 can be found using the slope formula, 𝑚 = 𝑥2 - 𝑥1 . Since it’s given that the graph of the linear function 𝑓 contains
2 1
34 - 2
the points 0, 2 and 8, 34, it follows that the slope of the graph of the line containing these points is 𝑚 = 8-0
, or 𝑚 = 4.
Substituting 4 for 𝑚 and 2 for 𝑏 in 𝑓𝑥 = 𝑚𝑥 + 𝑏 yields 𝑓𝑥 = 4𝑥 + 2.
Choice A is incorrect. This function represents a graph with a slope of 2 and a y-intercept of 0, 42.
Choice B is incorrect. This function represents a graph with a slope of 32 and a y-intercept of 0, 36.
Choice D is incorrect. This function represents a graph with a slope of 8 and a y-intercept of 0, 2.

Question ID 8aa7b0ea

two variables
ID: 8aa7b0ea
The table gives the coordinates of two points on a line in the xy-plane. The y-intercept of the line is
, where and are constants. What is the value of ?
ID: 8aa7b0ea Answer

Correct Answer: 33
Rationale
The correct answer is 33. It’s given in the table that the coordinates of two points on a line in the xy-plane are ( 𝑘, 13 ) and
( 𝑘 + 7, - 15 ) . The y-intercept is another point on the line. The slope computed using any pair of points from the line will be
the same. The slope of a line, 𝑚, between any two points, 𝑥1 , 𝑦1 and 𝑥2 , 𝑦2 , on the line can be calculated using the slope
𝑦 -𝑦
formula, 𝑚 = 2 1 . It follows that the slope of the line with the given points from the table, ( 𝑘, 13 ) and ( 𝑘 + 7, - 15 ) , is
𝑥2 - 𝑥1
-15 - 13 -28
𝑚= 𝑘+7-𝑘
, which is equivalent to 𝑚 = 7
, or 𝑚 = - 4. It's given that the y-intercept of the line is ( 𝑘 - 5, 𝑏 ) . Substituting -4
13 - 𝑏
for 𝑚 and the coordinates of the points ( 𝑘 - 5, 𝑏 ) and ( 𝑘, 13 ) into the slope formula yields -4 = , which is equivalent
𝑘-𝑘-5
13 - 𝑏 13 - 𝑏
to -4 = 𝑘-𝑘+5
, or -4 = 5
. Multiplying both sides of this equation by 5 yields -20 = 13 - 𝑏. Subtracting 13 from both sides of
this equation yields -33 = - 𝑏. Dividing both sides of this equation by -1 yields 𝑏 = 33. Therefore, the value of 𝑏 is 33.

Question ID 8f5aa705

one variable
ID: 8f5aa705
If , what is the value of ?

A.
B.
C.
D.
ID: 8f5aa705 Answer

Correct Answer: C
Rationale
Choice C is correct. Subtracting 4𝑥 + 4 from both sides of the given equation yields 1𝑥 + 4 = 29, or 𝑥 + 4 = 29. Therefore, the
value of 𝑥 + 4 is 29.
Choice B is incorrect. This is the value of 𝑥, not 𝑥 + 4.

Question ID 58740e7b
PSAT 8/9 Math Algebra Linear inequalities in Hard

one or two variables
ID: 58740e7b
A salesperson’s total earnings consist of a base salary of dollars per year, plus commission earnings of
of the total sales the salesperson makes during the year. This year, the salesperson has a goal for the
total earnings to be at least times and at most times the base salary. Which of the following inequalities
represents all possible values of total sales , in dollars, the salesperson can make this year in order to meet
that goal?
A.
B.
C.
D.
ID: 58740e7b Answer

Correct Answer: B
Rationale
Choice B is correct. It’s given that a salesperson's total earnings consist of a base salary of 𝑥 dollars per year plus
commission earnings of 11% of the total sales the salesperson makes during the year. If the salesperson makes 𝑠 dollars in
total sales this year, the salesperson’s total earnings can be represented by the expression 𝑥 + 0.11𝑠. It’s also given that the
salesperson has a goal for the total earnings to be at least 3 times and at most 4 times the base salary, which can be
represented by the expressions 3𝑥 and 4𝑥, respectively. Therefore, this situation can be represented by the inequality
3𝑥 ≤ 𝑥 + 0.11𝑠 ≤ 4𝑥. Subtracting 𝑥 from each part of this inequality yields 2𝑥 ≤ 0.11𝑠 ≤ 3𝑥. Dividing each part of this
2 3 2 3
inequality by 0.11 yields 𝑥≤𝑠≤
0.11
𝑥. Therefore, the inequality
0.11
𝑥≤𝑠≤
0.11
𝑥 represents all possible values of total
0.11
sales 𝑠, in dollars, the salesperson can make this year in order to meet their goal.
Choice A is incorrect. This inequality represents a situation in which the total sales, rather than the total earnings, are at least
2 times and at most 3 times, rather than at least 3 times and at most 4 times, the base salary.
Choice C is incorrect. This inequality represents a situation in which the total sales, rather than the total earnings, are at least
3 times and at most 4 times the base salary.
Choice D is incorrect. This inequality represents a situation in which the total earnings are at least 4 times and at most 5
times, rather than at least 3 times and at most 4 times, the base salary.

Question ID 992040e7

two variables
ID: 992040e7
What is an equation of the graph shown?

A.
B.
C.
D.
ID: 992040e7 Answer

Correct Answer: C
Rationale
Choice C is correct. An equation of a line can be written in the form 𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 + 𝑏, where 𝑚 is the slope of the line and 0, 𝑏 is
the y-intercept of the line. The line shown passes through the point 0, - 8, so 𝑏 = - 8. The line shown also passes through the
𝑦2 - 𝑦1
point -8, 0. The slope, 𝑚, of a line passing through two points 𝑥1 , 𝑦1 and 𝑥2 , 𝑦2 can be calculated using the equation 𝑚 = 𝑥2 - 𝑥1
-8 - 0
. For the points 0, - 8 and -8, 0, this gives 𝑚 = 0 - -8
, or 𝑚 = - 1. Substituting -8 for 𝑏 and -1 for 𝑚 in 𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 + 𝑏 yields
𝑦 = -1𝑥 + -8, or 𝑦 = - 𝑥 - 8. Therefore, an equation of the graph shown is 𝑦 = - 𝑥 - 8.
Choice A is incorrect. This is an equation of a line with a slope of -2, not -1.
Choice B is incorrect. This is an equation of a line with a slope of 1, not -1.
Choice D is incorrect. This is an equation of a line with a slope of 2, not -1.

Question ID ecad178b

one variable
ID: ecad178b
Nasir bought storage bins that were each the same price. He used a coupon for off the entire
purchase. The cost for the entire purchase after using the coupon was . What was the original price, in
dollars, for storage bin?
ID: ecad178b Answer

Correct Answer: 10
Rationale
The correct answer is 10. It’s given that the cost for the entire purchase was $ 27 after a coupon was used for $ 63 off the
entire purchase. Adding the amount of the coupon to the purchase price yields 27 + 63 = 90. Thus, the cost for the entire
purchase before using the coupon was $ 90. It’s given that Nasir bought 9 storage bins. The original price for 1 storage bin
90
can be found by dividing the total cost by 9. Therefore, the original price, in dollars, for 1 storage bin is 9
, or 10.

Question ID b2426806

one variable
ID: b2426806
ID: b2426806 Answer

Correct Answer: 480
Rationale
The correct answer is 480. Multiplying both sides of the given equation by 8 yields 82 + 𝑥 = 860, or 16 + 8𝑥 = 480.
Therefore, if 2 + 𝑥 = 60, the value of 16 + 8𝑥 is 480.

Question ID c875e2b1

two variables
ID: c875e2b1
A certain apprentice has enrolled in hours of training courses. The equation represents
this situation, where is the number of on-site training courses and is the number of online training
courses this apprentice has enrolled in. How many more hours does each online training course take than
each on-site training course?
ID: c875e2b1 Answer

Correct Answer: 5
Rationale
The correct answer is 5. It's given that the equation 10𝑥 + 15𝑦 = 85 represents the situation, where 𝑥 is the number of on-site
training courses, 𝑦 is the number of online training courses, and 85 is the total number of hours of training courses the
apprentice has enrolled in. Therefore, 10𝑥 represents the number of hours the apprentice has enrolled in on-site training
courses, and 15𝑦 represents the number of hours the apprentice has enrolled in online training courses. Since 𝑥 is the
number of on-site training courses and 𝑦 is the number of online training courses the apprentice has enrolled in, 10 is the
number of hours each on-site course takes and 15 is the number of hours each online course takes. Subtracting these
numbers gives 15 - 10, or 5 more hours each online training course takes than each on-site training course.

Question ID 597c738a

equations in two
variables
ID: 597c738a
A.
B.
C.
D.
ID: 597c738a Answer

Correct Answer: C
Rationale
Choice C is correct. It's given that 4𝑥 = 20 and -3𝑥 + 𝑦 = - 7 is a system of equations with a solution 𝑥, 𝑦. Adding the second
equation in the given system to the first equation yields 4𝑥 + ( - 3𝑥 + 𝑦 ) = 20 + -7, which is equivalent to 𝑥 + 𝑦 = 13. Thus,
the value of 𝑥 + 𝑦 is 13.
Choice A is incorrect. This represents the value of -2𝑥 + 𝑦 - 1.
Choice B is incorrect. This represents the value of -𝑥 + 𝑦.
Choice D is incorrect. This represents the value of 2𝑥 + 𝑦 + 1.

Question ID e2a76ea9
PSAT 8/9 Math Algebra Linear functions Medium
ID: e2a76ea9
For a training program, Juan rides his bike at an average rate of minutes per mile. Which function
models the number of minutes it will take Juan to ride miles at this rate?
A.
B.
C.
D.
ID: e2a76ea9 Answer

Correct Answer: D
Rationale
Choice D is correct. It′s given that Juan rides his bike at an average rate of 5.7 minutes per mile. The number of minutes it
will take Juan to ride 𝑥 miles can be determined by multiplying his average rate by the number of miles, 𝑥, which yields 5.7𝑥.
Therefore, the function 𝑚𝑥 = 5.7𝑥 models the number of minutes it will take Juan to ride 𝑥 miles.

Question ID b17dc88e

two variables
ID: b17dc88e
Line in the xy-plane has a slope of and passes through the point . Which equation defines line
?
A.
B.
C.
D.
ID: b17dc88e Answer

Correct Answer: D
Rationale
Choice D is correct. The equation that defines line 𝑡 in the xy-plane can be written in slope-intercept form 𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 + 𝑏, where
1 1 1
𝑚 is the slope of line 𝑡 and 0, 𝑏 is its y-intercept. It’s given that line 𝑡 has a slope of - 3 . Therefore, 𝑚 = - 3 . Substituting - 3 for 𝑚
1 𝑥
in the equation 𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 + 𝑏 yields 𝑦 = - 3 𝑥 + 𝑏, or 𝑦 = - 3 + 𝑏. It’s also given that line 𝑡 passes through the point 9, 10.
𝑥 9
Substituting 9 for 𝑥 and 10 for 𝑦 in the equation 𝑦 = - + 𝑏 yields 10 = - + 𝑏, or 10 = - 3 + 𝑏. Adding 3 to both sides of this
3 3
𝑥 𝑥
equation yields 13 = 𝑏. Substituting 13 for 𝑏 in the equation 𝑦 = - 3 + 𝑏 yields 𝑦 = - 3 + 13.
1
Choice B is incorrect. This equation defines a line that has a slope of 9, not - 3 , and passes through the point 0, 10, not 9, 10.
Choice C is incorrect. This equation defines a line that passes through the point 0, 10, not 9, 10.

Question ID 54992d37
ID: 54992d37
The function is defined by . What is the value of when ?

A.
B.
C.
D.
ID: 54992d37 Answer

Correct Answer: D
Rationale
Choice D is correct. The value of 𝑔𝑥 when 𝑥 = 8 can be found by substituting 8 for 𝑥 in the given equation 𝑔𝑥 = 10𝑥 + 8. This
yields 𝑔8 = 108 + 8, or 𝑔8 = 88. Therefore, when 𝑥 = 8, the value of 𝑔𝑥 is 88.
Choice A is incorrect. This is the value of 𝑥 when 𝑔𝑥 = 8, rather than the value of 𝑔𝑥 when 𝑥 = 8.

Question ID 523437f0
ID: 523437f0
The function is defined by . The graph of in the xy-plane has an x-intercept at

and a y-intercept at , where and are constants. What is the value of ?
A.
B.
C.
D.
ID: 523437f0 Answer

Correct Answer: A
Rationale
Choice A is correct. The x-intercept of a graph in the xy-plane is the point on the graph where 𝑦 = 0. It's given that function ℎ
is defined by ℎ𝑥 = 4𝑥 + 28. Therefore, the equation representing the graph of 𝑦 = ℎ𝑥 is 𝑦 = 4𝑥 + 28. Substituting 0 for 𝑦 in
the equation 𝑦 = 4𝑥 + 28 yields 0 = 4𝑥 + 28. Subtracting 28 from both sides of this equation yields -28 = 4𝑥. Dividing both
sides of this equation by 4 yields -7 = 𝑥. Therefore, the x-intercept of the graph of 𝑦 = ℎ𝑥 in the xy-plane is -7, 0. It's given that
the x-intercept of the graph of 𝑦 = ℎ𝑥 is 𝑎, 0. Therefore, 𝑎 = - 7. The y-intercept of a graph in the xy-plane is the point on the
graph where 𝑥 = 0. Substituting 0 for 𝑥 in the equation 𝑦 = 4𝑥 + 28 yields 𝑦 = 40 + 28, or 𝑦 = 28. Therefore, the y-intercept of
the graph of 𝑦 = ℎ𝑥 in the xy-plane is 0, 28. It's given that the y-intercept of the graph of 𝑦 = ℎ𝑥 is 0, 𝑏. Therefore, 𝑏 = 28. If
𝑎 = - 7 and 𝑏 = 28, then the value of 𝑎 + 𝑏 is -7 + 28, or 21.
Choice B is incorrect. This is the value of 𝑏, not 𝑎 + 𝑏.
Choice D is incorrect. This is the value of -𝑎 + 𝑏, not 𝑎 + 𝑏.

Question ID 4580a0d2

two variables
ID: 4580a0d2
A machine makes large boxes or small boxes, one at a time, for a total of minutes each day. It takes the
machine minutes to make a large box or minutes to make a small box. Which equation represents the
possible number of large boxes, , and small boxes, , the machine can make each day?
A.
B.
C.
D.
ID: 4580a0d2 Answer

Correct Answer: B
Rationale
Choice B is correct. It’s given that it takes the machine 10 minutes to make a large box. It's also given that 𝑥 represents the
possible number of large boxes the machine can make each day. Multiplying 10 by 𝑥 gives 10𝑥, which represents the amount
of time spent making large boxes. It’s given that it takes the machine 5 minutes to make a small box. It's also given that 𝑦
represents the possible number of small boxes the machine can make each day. Multiplying 5 by 𝑦 gives 5𝑦, which
represents the amount of time spent making small boxes. Combining the amount of time spent making 𝑥 large boxes and 𝑦
small boxes yields 10𝑥 + 5𝑦. It’s given that the machine makes boxes for a total of 700 minutes each day. Therefore
10𝑥 + 5𝑦 = 700 represents the possible number of large boxes, 𝑥, and small boxes, 𝑦, the machine can make each day.
Choice A is incorrect and may result from associating the time of 10 minutes with small, rather than large, boxes and the
time of 5 minutes with large, rather than small, boxes.

Question ID 55eb31cb
PSAT 8/9 Math Algebra Systems of two linear Easy

equations in two
variables
ID: 55eb31cb

A.
B.
C.
D.
ID: 55eb31cb Answer

Correct Answer: D
Rationale
Choice D is correct. It's given by the first equation in the given system of equations that 𝑥 = 10. Substituting 10 for 𝑥 in the
second equation in the given system yields 𝑦 = 10 + 21, or 𝑦 = 31. Therefore, the value of 𝑦 is 31.
Choice B is incorrect. This is the value of 𝑥, not the value of 𝑦.

Question ID 49265c51

two variables
ID: 49265c51
A shipment consists of -pound boxes and -pound boxes with a total weight of pounds. There are
-pound boxes in the shipment. How many -pound boxes are in the shipment?
A.
B.
C.
D.
ID: 49265c51 Answer

Correct Answer: D
Rationale
Choice D is correct. It's given that the shipment consists of 5-pound boxes and 10-pound boxes with a total weight of 220
pounds. Let 𝑥 represent the number of 5-pound boxes and 𝑦 represent the number of 10-pound boxes in the shipment.
Therefore, the equation 5𝑥 + 10𝑦 = 220 represents this situation. It's given that there are 13 10-pound boxes in the shipment.
Substituting 13 for 𝑦 in the equation 5𝑥 + 10𝑦 = 220 yields 5𝑥 + 1013 = 220, or 5𝑥 + 130 = 220. Subtracting 130 from both
sides of this equation yields 5𝑥 = 90. Dividing both sides of this equation by 5 yields 18. Thus, there are 18 5-pound boxes in
the shipment.
Choice C is incorrect. This is the number of 10-pound boxes in the shipment.

Question ID b58d65ae

two variables
ID: b58d65ae
The graph shows the linear relationship between and . Which table gives three values of and their
corresponding values of for this relationship?
A.
B.
C.
D.
ID: b58d65ae Answer

Correct Answer: D
Rationale
Choice D is correct. It’s given that the graph shows the linear relationship between 𝑥 and 𝑦. The given graph passes through
the points 0, - 5, 1, - 3, and 2, - 1. It follows that when 𝑥 = 0, the corresponding value of 𝑦 is -5, when 𝑥 = 1, the
corresponding value of 𝑦 is -3, and when 𝑥 = 2, the corresponding value of 𝑦 is -1. Of the given choices, only the table in
choice D gives these three values of 𝑥 and their corresponding values of 𝑦 for the relationship shown in the graph.
Choice A is incorrect. This table represents a relationship between 𝑥 and 𝑦 such that the graph passes through the points 0, 0
, 1, - 7, and 2, - 9.
Choice B is incorrect. This table represents a relationship between 𝑥 and 𝑦 such that the graph passes through the points 0, 0
, 1, - 3, and 2, - 1.
Choice C is incorrect. This table represents a linear relationship between 𝑥 and 𝑦 such that the graph passes through the
points 0, - 5, 1, - 7, and 2, - 9.

Question ID 007254a7

two variables
ID: 007254a7
A line passes through the points and in the xy-plane. What is the slope of the line?
ID: 007254a7 Answer

Correct Answer: 1.636, 18/11
Rationale
18
The correct answer is 11
. For a line that passes through the points 𝑥1 , 𝑦1 and 𝑥2 , 𝑦2 in the xy-plane, the slope of the line can
𝑦2 - 𝑦1
be calculated using the slope formula, 𝑚 = 𝑥2 - 𝑥1
. It's given that a line passes through the points 4, 6 and 15, 24 in the xy-
𝑦2 - 𝑦1 24 - 6 18
plane. Substituting 4, 6 for 𝑥1 , 𝑦1 and 15, 24 for 𝑥2 , 𝑦2 in the slope formula, 𝑚 = , yields 𝑚 = , or 𝑚 = . Therefore,
𝑥2 - 𝑥1 15 - 4 11
18
the slope of the line is 11
. Note that 18/11 and 1.636 are examples of ways to enter a correct answer.

Question ID f564e206

equations in two
variables
ID: f564e206
The solution to the given system of equations is . What is the value of y?

A.
B.
C.
D.
ID: f564e206 Answer

Correct Answer: A
Rationale
Choice A is correct. The given system of linear equations can be solved by the elimination method. Multiplying each side of
the second equation in the given system by 3 yields 2𝑥 + 2𝑦 ( 3 ) = 103, or 6𝑥 + 6𝑦 = 30. Subtracting this equation from the
first equation in the given system yields 6𝑥 + 7𝑦 - 6𝑥 + 6𝑦 = 28 - 30, which is equivalent to 6𝑥 - 6𝑥 + 7𝑦 - 6𝑦 = 28 - 30, or
𝑦 = - 2.
Choice B is incorrect. This is the value of 𝑥, not the value of 𝑦.

Question ID 6c6d3af5
ID: 6c6d3af5
The graph represents the total charge, in dollars, by an electrician for hours of work. The electrician
charges a onetime fee plus an hourly rate. What is the best interpretation of the slope of the graph?
A. The electrician’s hourly rate
B. The electrician’s onetime fee
C. The maximum amount that the electrician charges
D. The total amount that the electrician charges
ID: 6c6d3af5 Answer

Correct Answer: A
Rationale
Choice A is correct. It’s given that the electrician charges a onetime fee plus an hourly rate. It's also given that the graph
represents the total charge, in dollars, for 𝑥 hours of work. This graph shows a linear relationship in the xy-plane. Thus, the
total charge 𝑦, in dollars, for 𝑥 hours of work can be represented as 𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 + 𝑏, where 𝑚 is the slope and 0, 𝑏 is the y-
intercept of the graph of the equation in the xy-plane. Since the given graph represents the total charge, in dollars, by an
electrician for 𝑥 hours of work, it follows that its slope is 𝑚, or the electrician’s hourly rate.
Choice B is incorrect. The electrician's onetime fee is represented by the y-coordinate of the y-intercept, not the slope, of the
graph.

Question ID c88c8eeb
ID: c88c8eeb
For the given linear function , which table gives three values of and their corresponding values of ?
A.
B.
C.
D.
ID: c88c8eeb Answer

Correct Answer: B
Rationale
Choice B is correct. For the given linear function 𝑓, 𝑓𝑥 must equal 39 for all values of 𝑥. Of the given choices, only choice B
gives three values of 𝑥 and their corresponding values of 𝑓𝑥 for the given linear function 𝑓.


Question ID 2150c15c

ID: 2150c15c
A business owner plans to purchase the same model of chair for each of the employees. The total budget
to spend on these chairs is , which includes a sales tax. Which of the following is closest to the
maximum possible price per chair, before sales tax, the business owner could pay based on this budget?
A.
B.
C.
D.
ID: 2150c15c Answer

Correct Answer: B
Rationale
Choice B is correct. It’s given that a business owner plans to purchase 81 chairs. If 𝑝 is the price per chair, the total price of
purchasing 81 chairs is 81𝑝. It’s also given that 7% sales tax is included, which is equivalent to 81𝑝 multiplied by 1.07, or
81 ( 1.07 ) 𝑝. Since the total budget is $ 14,000, the inequality representing the situation is given by 81 ( 1.07 ) 𝑝 ≤ 14,000.
Dividing both sides of this inequality by 81 ( 1.07 ) and rounding the result to two decimal places gives 𝑝 ≤ 161.53. To not
exceed the budget, the maximum possible price per chair is $ 161.53.
Choice C is incorrect. This is the maximum possible price per chair including sales tax, not the maximum possible price per
chair before sales tax.
Choice D is incorrect. This is the maximum possible price if the sales tax is added to the total budget, not the maximum
possible price per chair before sales tax.

Question ID ede444e6

ID: ede444e6
The minimum value of is less than times another number . Which inequality shows the possible
values of ?
A.
B.
C.
D.
ID: ede444e6 Answer

Correct Answer: B
Rationale
Choice B is correct. It’s given that the minimum value of 𝑥 is 12 less than 6 times another number 𝑛. Therefore, the possible
values of 𝑥 are all greater than or equal to the value of 12 less than 6 times 𝑛. The value of 6 times 𝑛 is given by the
expression 6𝑛. The value of 12 less than 6𝑛 is given by the expression 6𝑛 - 12. Therefore, the possible values of 𝑥 are all
greater than or equal to 6𝑛 - 12. This can be shown by the inequality 𝑥 ≥ 6𝑛 - 12.
Choice A is incorrect. This inequality shows the possible values of 𝑥 if the maximum, not the minimum, value of 𝑥 is 12 less
than 6 times 𝑛.
Choice C is incorrect. This inequality shows the possible values of 𝑥 if the maximum, not the minimum, value of 𝑥 is 6 times
𝑛 less than 12, not 12 less than 6 times 𝑛.
Choice D is incorrect. This inequality shows the possible values of 𝑥 if the minimum value of 𝑥 is 6 times 𝑛 less than 12, not
12 less than 6 times 𝑛.

Question ID 110d5a9a
ID: 110d5a9a
The table shows four values of and their corresponding values of . There is a linear relationship
between and that is defined by the equation , where is a constant. What is the
value of ?
ID: 110d5a9a Answer

Correct Answer: 11
Rationale
The correct answer is 11. It's given that 𝑓𝑥 is defined by the equation 𝑓 ( 𝑥 ) = 𝑚𝑥 - 28, where 𝑚 is a constant. It's also given
in the table that when 𝑥 = 10, 𝑓𝑥 = 82. Substituting 10 for 𝑥 and 82 for 𝑓𝑥 in the equation 𝑓𝑥 = 𝑚𝑥 - 28 yields, 82 = 𝑚10 - 28.
Adding 28 to both sides of this equation yields 110 = 10𝑚. Dividing both sides of this equation by 10 yields 11 = 𝑚
. Therefore, the value of 𝑚 is 11.

Question ID 453e6c36
ID: 453e6c36
The given equation represents the distance , in inches, where represents the number of seconds since an
object started moving. Which of the following is the best interpretation of in this context?
A. The object moved a total of inches.
B. The object moved a total of inches.
C. The object is moving at a rate of inches per second.
D. The object is moving at a rate of inches per second.
ID: 453e6c36 Answer

Correct Answer: C
Rationale
Choice C is correct. It’s given that in the equation 𝑑 = 16𝑡, 𝑑 represents the distance, in inches, and 𝑡 represents the number
of seconds since an object started moving. In this equation, 𝑡 is being multiplied by 16. This means that the object’s distance
increases by 16 inches each second. Therefore, the best interpretation of 16 in this context is that the object is moving at a
rate of 16 inches per second.
Choice B is incorrect. This is the best interpretation of 16𝑡, rather than 16, in this context.

Question ID 8a6a48b7
PSAT 8/9 Math Algebra Linear inequalities in Medium

ID: 8a6a48b7
The point in the xy-plane is a solution to which of the following systems of inequalities?
A.
B.
C.
D.
ID: 8a6a48b7 Answer

Correct Answer: A
Rationale
Choice A is correct. The given point, 8, 2, is located in the first quadrant in the xy-plane. The system of inequalities in choice
A represents all the points in the first quadrant in the xy-plane. Therefore, 8, 2 is a solution to the system of inequalities in
choice A.
Alternate approach: Substituting 8 for 𝑥 in the first inequality in choice A, 𝑥 > 0, yields 8 > 0, which is true. Substituting 2 for
𝑦 in the second inequality in choice A, 𝑦 > 0, yields 2 > 0, which is true. Since the coordinates of the point 8, 2 make the
inequalities 𝑥 > 0 and 𝑦 > 0 true, the point 8, 2 is a solution to the system of inequalities consisting of 𝑥 > 0 and 𝑦 > 0.
Choice B is incorrect. This system of inequalities represents all the points in the fourth quadrant, not the first quadrant, in the
xy-plane.
Choice C is incorrect. This system of inequalities represents all the points in the second quadrant, not the first quadrant, in
the xy-plane.
Choice D is incorrect. This system of inequalities represents all the points in the third quadrant, not the first quadrant, in the
xy-plane.

Question ID 8dde9438

equations in two
variables
ID: 8dde9438
ID: 8dde9438 Answer

Correct Answer: 35
Rationale
The correct answer is 35. The first equation in the given system of equations defines 𝑦 as 4𝑥 + 1. Substituting 4𝑥 + 1 for 𝑦 in
the second equation in the given system of equations yields 44𝑥 + 1 = 15𝑥 - 8. Applying the distributive property on the left-
hand side of this equation yields 16𝑥 + 4 = 15𝑥 - 8. Subtracting 15𝑥 from each side of this equation yields 𝑥 + 4 = - 8.
Subtracting 4 from each side of this equation yields 𝑥 = - 12. Substituting -12 for 𝑥 in the first equation of the given system
of equations yields 𝑦 = 4-12 + 1, or 𝑦 = - 47. Substituting -12 for 𝑥 and -47 for 𝑦 into the expression 𝑥 - 𝑦 yields -12 - -47, or
35.

Question ID 3641c447

one variable
ID: 3641c447
ID: 3641c447 Answer

Correct Answer: 60
Rationale
The correct answer is 60. Subtracting 𝑡 from both sides of the given equation yields 2 ( 3𝑡 - 10 ) = 40 + 3𝑡. Applying the
distributive property to the left-hand side of this equation yields 6𝑡 - 20 = 40 + 3𝑡. Adding 20 to both sides of this equation
yields 6𝑡 = 60 + 3𝑡. Subtracting 3𝑡 from both sides of this equation yields 3𝑡 = 60. Therefore, the value of 3𝑡 is 60.

Question ID f3850e72

equations in two
variables
ID: f3850e72
What is the solution to the given system of equations?

A.
B.
C.
D.
ID: f3850e72 Answer

Correct Answer: A
Rationale
Choice A is correct. The second equation in the given system defines the value of 𝑥 as 5𝑦. Substituting 5𝑦 for 𝑥 into the first
equation yields 5𝑦 + 𝑦 = 18 or 6𝑦 = 18. Dividing each side of this equation by 6 yields 𝑦 = 3. Substituting 3 for 𝑦 in the
second equation yields 53 = 𝑥 or 𝑥 = 15. Therefore, the solution 𝑥, 𝑦 to the given system of equations is 15, 3.
Choice B is incorrect. Substituting 16 for 𝑥 and 2 for 𝑦 in the second equation yields 52 = 16, which is not true. Therefore,
16, 2 is not a solution to the given system of equations.
Choice C is incorrect. Substituting 17 for 𝑥 and 1 for 𝑦 in the second equation yields 51 = 17, which is not true. Therefore,
Choice D is incorrect. Substituting 18 for 𝑥 and 0 for 𝑦 in the second equation yields 50 = 18, which is not true. Therefore,

Question ID b5e310fe

one variable
ID: b5e310fe
Henry receives a gift card to pay for movies online. He uses his gift card to buy movies for
each. If he spends the rest of his gift card balance on renting movies for each, how many movies can
Henry rent?
A.
B.
C.
D.
ID: b5e310fe Answer

Correct Answer: B
Rationale
Choice B is correct. It's given that Henry uses his $ 60.00 gift card to buy 3 movies for $ 7.50 each. Therefore, Henry spends
3 $ 7.50, or $ 22.50, of his $ 60.00 gift card to buy 3 movies. After buying 3 movies with his $ 60.00 gift card, Henry has a
gift card balance of $ 60.00 - $ 22.50, or $ 37.50. It's also given that Henry spends the rest of his gift card balance on
$ 37.50
renting movies for $ 1.50 each. Therefore, Henry can rent $ 1.50
, or 25, movies.

Question ID 2c7305e5

two variables
ID: 2c7305e5
A store sells two different-sized containers of a certain Greek yogurt. The store’s sales of this Greek yogurt
totaled dollars last month. The equation represents this situation,
where is the number of smaller containers sold and is the number of larger containers sold. According to
the equation, which of the following represents the price, in dollars, of each smaller container?
A.
B.
C.
D.
ID: 2c7305e5 Answer

Correct Answer: A
Rationale
Choice A is correct. It's given that the store's sales of a certain Greek yogurt totaled 1,277.94 dollars last month. It's also
given that the equation 5.48𝑥 + 7.30𝑦 = 1,277.94 represents this situation, where 𝑥 is the number of smaller containers sold
and 𝑦 is the number of larger containers sold. Since 𝑥 represents the number of smaller containers of yogurt sold, the
expression 5.48𝑥 represents the total sales, in dollars, from smaller containers of yogurt. This means that 𝑥 smaller
containers of yogurt were sold at a price of 5.48 dollars each. Therefore, according to the equation, 5.48 represents the price,
in dollars, of each smaller container.
Choice B is incorrect. This expression represents the total sales, in dollars, from selling 𝑦 larger containers of yogurt.
Choice C is incorrect. This value represents the price, in dollars, of each larger container of yogurt.
Choice D is incorrect. This expression represents the total sales, in dollars, from selling 𝑥 smaller containers of yogurt.

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PSAT 8/9 Math Algebra Systems of two linear Hard

The solution to the given system of equations is . What is the value of ?

ID: bb93e1bd Answer

Choice A is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.

Choice B is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.

Choice D is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.

Question Difficulty: Hard

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The y-intercept of the graph of in the xy-plane is . What is the value of ?

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PSAT 8/9 Math Algebra Linear equations in Medium

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Choice B is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.

Choice C is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.

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D. Caleb used approximately fluid ounces of juice for each popsicle.

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Choice D is incorrect and may result from conceptual errors.

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ID: 479fcded Answer

Choice B is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.

Choice C is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.

Choice D is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.

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Choice D is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.

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