50. FIND THE ERROR Regina and Camila are evaluating 10 ÷ 2 × 5.

Who is
correct? Explain.

10 ÷ 2 × 5 = 10 ÷ 10
=1

10 ÷ 2 × 5 = 5 × 5
= 25
Regina Camila

51. 83 *5*/( */

-!4( Compare the everyday meaning of the term variable
(

*/
with its mathematical definition.

52. The expression 6s 2 can be used to find 53. Which equation is an example of the
the surface area of a cube, where s is Associative Property?
the length of an edge of the cube. F 4·a=a·4
What is the surface area of the cube
G 5 + (x + y) = (x + y) + 5
shown below?
H w + (3 + 2) = w + (2 + 3)
J d(9 · f) = (d · 9)f

54. If r = 4 and t = 3, then rt - 2r =

CM
A 4
A 144 cm2
B 6
B 432 cm2
C 19
C 864 cm2
D 40
D 5,184 cm2

Use the four-step plan to solve each problem.

55. DINING Kyung had $17. His lunch cost $5.62, and he gave the cashier a
$10 bill. How much change should he receive from the cashier? (Lesson 1-1)

56. BABY-SITTING Kayla earned $30 baby-sitting last weekend. She wants to
buy 3 CDs that cost $7.89, $12.25, and $11.95. Does she have enough
money to purchase the CDs? Explain your reasoning. (Lesson 1-1)

PREREQUISITE SKILL Replace each ● with <, >, or = to make a true sentence.
57. 4 ● 9 58. 7 ● 7 59. 8 ● 5 60. 3 ● 2

34 Chapter 1 Algebra: Integers

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