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Middle Grades Mathematics 5–9
For Testing until 12/31/2023

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Competency 1—Knowledge of problem-solving and reasoning skills

DIRECTIONS: Read the question and select the best response.

Use the given number game to answer the following question.

Pick a number.
Add 5 to the number.
Next, multiply 4.
Subtract 12.
Divide by 4.

If x represents the starting number, and y represents the final number, which equation is equivalent to the number game?

Choose an answer

y equals 2
y equals 2 x
y equals x minus 2
y equals x plus 2

Enter to expand or collapse answer.Answer expanded: Correct Response: D.