George W.

Nebinger
Math 8- Ms. Tran

CHAPTER 1 EXAM
Name:

Part I: Expressions
Simplify the following expressions. Please show your work!
1)

16 p +(4 p)

2)

3 (4 w3 ) +10

3)

x (3 x + x )

4)

27 y + ( 35 )

5)

11 a+6 a(92)

6)

(4)2 + y(16)

Multiple Choice: Circle your answer, show your work if you find it helpful!
7) Which of the following is equivalent to the
expression?
8 x3 x +1215
A.
B.
C.
D.

8) Which of the following is equivalent to the

expression?
6 ( 7 x2 )3 x +19

-11x - 27
-11x + 3
-11x - 3
11x + 27

A.
B.
C.
D.

39x + 7
45x +31
42x + 4
39x + 31

Part II: Solving Equations. Solve for the variables given in each equation. Make sure to check your answer!
9)

2 d15=3

11) 4 (3 q2 ) =16 q

10)

y12=9

12) 1.5 x +1.3 x=8.4

13) 42=7 x

14) 5 ( 2 w6 )=18+ 4 w

Multiple Choice: Circle your answer, show your work if you find it helpful!
15) What value of x makes the equation true?
5 x+9=x +20
A.
B.
C.
D.

16) What value of q makes the equation true?

1.5 ( q4 )2=4

7.25
2.75
5.8
2.2

A.
B.
C.
D.

8
0
-8
5

Part III: Problem Solve

17) A fence encloses a 150-foot garden. What is the length of each side of the garden?
B
C
Length of side A:
Length of side B: 45

D
ft
Length of side C:
Length of side D:
18) Amber got a $40 gift card to download music from itunes. After she downloaded five songs, she had
$30 remaining on her card. If each song costs the same amount to download, what is the cost of one
download?
Write your solution in full-sentences explaining how you got your answer.

Part IV: Constructed Response

Use the rectangles below to answer the following questions.
Rectangle A

Rectangle B

19) For each of the rectangles, write a formula for the: simplifyno parenthesis**
a. Areas
i. Area of Rectangle A

b. Perimeters
i. Perimeter of Rectangle A

ii. Area of Rectangle B

ii. Perimeter of Rectangle B

20) Are there any values of x for which the areas of the two rectangles are the same? Explain your work and
give a reasoning to support your solution.

21)
Are there any values of x for which the perimeters of the two rectangles are the same? If so, find
such a value of x.