Algebra Multiple Choice Test

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Algebra Multiple Choice Test

Test your understanding of algebra with this ten question, self-marking multiple choice exercise.
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Here are 10 Algebra multiple choice questions written by people from around the world while using the main Pentransum activity. You will be awarded a trophy if you get at least 9 answers correct and you do this activity online.

1. I thought of a number and doubled it. I then took the answer away from 32 then added 455. I ended up with 471, what was the number I first thought of?

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This question was suggested by Leonie, Cramlington

2. I thought of a number, divided it by 6, added 52, doubled it and subtracted five. I ended up with 111. What number did I start with?

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This question was suggested by Terry, Yorkshire

3. I'm thinking of a number: I add 6, divide by 4 and then times it by 5 and my answer is 35, what was my original number?

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This question was suggested by Rebecca and Michelle, Leeds

4. Two apples weigh the same as a banana and a cherry. A banana weighs the same as nine cherries. How many cherries weigh the same as one apple?

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This question was suggested by Caleb M, Kimihia Primary School, Huntly, New Zealand

5. Jack thought of a number, multiplied it by 8 then added on 100 then subtracted 55. The total was 245. What was the first number Jack thought of.

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This question was suggested by Joshua M, Kimihia Primary School, Huntly NZ

6. What is the value of x in the equation: 2x - 4 = 6x ÷ 5

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This question was suggested by Kathryn Hogg, Hamilton, New Zealand

7. If we were to use the alphabet as numbers, like A+A=B, or C-B=A what is F+(BxB)+A-D?

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This question was suggested by Ryan Le Quesne, Kimihia Primary School, Huntly, New Zealand.

8. If a number was multiplied by 5 then added to 8 then divided by 2 and the answer was 19, what is the number?

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This question was suggested by Caiti Bayles, North East

9. Y x Z - T - Y = T. If Y is 6 and Z is 2 what is T?

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This question was suggested by Alasdaire Key, Kimihia Primary School, Huntly, New Zealand

10. Find the value of m if 6m - 16 = 26.

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