GED Math Lessons Practice Problems Workbook (PDFDrive)

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GED MATH LESSONS

PRACTICE PROBLEMS
WORKBOOK
By John Zimmerman
Practice Problems
Workbook
This workbook is designed to give students practice
problems and solutions to strengthen their skills. In order
to truly master math concepts you must practice a wide
variety of problems. As such, this workbook is an
extremely valuable supplement to the free online video
lessons provided at GEDMathLessons.com.
Suggestions to using workbook include:
• Do practice problems only after watching lesson online
• Complete all problems in order
• Track your errors for review and practice
Note: Answer keys are on last page of each lesson

worksheet
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1: FRACTIONS AND DECIMALS 1
LESSON 1 – INTRODUCTION TO FRACTIONS AND DECIMALS 2

LESSON 2 – LEAST COMMON MULTIPLE/DENOMINATOR 8
LESSON 3 – MULTIPLYING AND DIVIDING FRACTIONS 14
LESSON 4 – ADDING AND SUBTRACTING FRACTIONS 20
CHAPTER 2: POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE NUMBERS 26
LESSON 1 – INTRODUCTION TO REAL NUMBERS 27

LESSON 2 – ADDING REAL NUMBERS 33
LESSON 3 – SUBTRACTING REAL NUMBERS 39
LESSON 4 – MULTIPLYING AND DIVIDING REAL NUMBERS 45
CHAPTER 3: ORDER OF OPERATIONS AND VARIABLES 51
LESSON 1 – BASIC NUMBER OPERATIONS 52

LESSON 2 – UNDERSTANDING VARIABLES 60
LESSON 3 – ORDER OF OPERATIONS 66
LESSON 4 – TRANSLATING VERBAL AND ALGEBRAIC EXPRESSIONS 72
CHAPTER 4: SIMPLIFYING ALGEBRAIC EXPRESSIONS 80
LESSON 1 – THE DISTRIBUTIVE PROPERTY 81

LESSON 2 – SIMPLIFYING BY COMBINING LIKE TERMS 87
CHAPTER 5: SOLVING EQUATIONS 98
LESSON 1 – BASIC CONCEPTS OF EQUATIONS/INEQUALITIES/SOLUTIONS 99

LESSON 2 – SOLVING ONE STEP EQUATIONS 105
LESSON 3 – SOLVING TWO STEP EQUATIONS 113
LESSON 4 – SOLVING MULTI-STEP EQUATIONS 121
LESSON 5 – FORMULAS AND LITERAL EQUATIONS 129
CHAPTER 6: SLOPE AND GRAPHING LINES 135
LESSON 1 – GRAPHING LINES WITH ONE VARIABLE 136

LESSON 2 – GRAPHING LINES WITH TWO VARIABLES 138
LESSON 3 – THE SLOPE OF A LINE 144
LESSON 4 – SLOPE-INTERCEPT METHOD 156
LESSON 5 – XY INTERCEPT METHOD 162
Lesson 6 – FINDING THE EQUATION OF A LINE USING THE y=mx+b METHOD 176
LESSON 7 – FIND THE EQUATION OF A LINE- POINT SLOPE FORMULA 184
LESSON 8 – FIND THE EQUATION OF A LINE- GIVEN SLOPE AND POINT 188
LESSON 9 – FIND THE EQUATION OF A LINE- GIVEN TWO POINTS 194
LESSON 10 – FINDING THE BEST FITTING LINE 198
LESSON 11 – LINEAR MODELS/WORD PROBLEMS 206
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CHAPTER 7: POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE NUMBERS 211
LESSON 1 – BASIC CONCEPTS OF EQUATIONS/INEQUALITIES/SOLUTIONS 212

LESSON 2 – LINEAR INEQUALITIES 218
LESSON 3 – COMPOUND INEQUALITIES 226
CHAPTER 8: POWERS AND EXPONENTS 234
LESSON 1 – PRODUCT AND POWER RULES OF EXPONENTS 235

LESSON 2 – NEGATIVE AND ZERO EXPONENTS RULES 241
LESSON 3 – DIVISION RULES OF EXPONENTS 245
LESSON 4 – SCIENTIFIC NOTATION 249
LESSON 5 – COMPOUND INTEREST 255
LESSON 6 – EXPONENTIAL GROWTH AND DECAY 259
CHAPTER 9: PERCENT, RATES, RATIOS, AND PROPORTIONS 263
LESSON 1 – RATIOS AND PROPORTIONS 264

LESSON 2 – UNDERSTANDING PERCENT 271
LESSON 3 – DIRECT AND INVERSE VARIATION 277
LESSON 4 – SIMPLIFYING RATIONAL EXPRESSIONS 282
CHAPTER 2: 10: SYSTEMS AND BASIC MATRIX OPERATIONS 288
LESSON 1 – SOLVING SYSTEMS BY GRAPHING 289

LESSON 2 – SOLVING SYSTEMS BY THE SUBSTITUTION METHOD 295
LESSON 3 – SOLVING SYSTEMS BY ELIMINATION/LINEAR COMBINATIONS 301
LESSON 4 – INTRODUCTION TO MATRICES 309
LESSON 5 – BASIC MATRIX OPERATIONS 315
CHAPTER 2: 11: GEOMETRY 321
LESSON 1 – CIRCLES: AREA AND CIRCUMFERENCE 322

LESSON 2 – AREA OF BASIC FIGURES 326
LESSON 3 – SURFACE AREA OF BASIC FIGURES 332
LESSON 4 – VOLUME OF BASIC FIGURES 338
LESSON 5 – THE DISTANCE AND MID-POINT FORMULA 344
LESSON 6 – THE PYTHAGOREAN THEOREM 348
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Chapter 1
Fractions and
Decimals
This chapter reviews how to work with fractions.
Although it is assumed students possess these skills,
time is taken to ensure the student has mastered the
procedures to perform operations involving fractions.
Sections:
• Introduction to Fractions and Decimals
• Least Common Multiple/Denominator
• Multiplying and Dividing Fractions
• Adding and Subtracting Fractions
1
Fractions and Decimals
Overview of problems
Example Set: A
Write each fraction as a decimal.
Example Set: B
Write each decimal as fraction or mixed number.
2
Chapter 1 - Fractions and Decimals
Example Set: C
Write each fraction is simplest form (reduce).
3
Example Set: D
Answer the following.
Approximately 22 out of 30 teachers have a masters

degree. Express this relationship as a fraction in
simplest form and a decimal.
In a business .68 of the total work force gets paid

overtime. If the total number of workers is 400, express
the relationship of paid workers that earn overtime as a
fraction in simplest form.
4
Fractions and Decimals
Overview of problems- KEY
Example Set: A
Write each fraction as a decimal.
Example Set: B
Write each decimal as fraction or mixed number.
5
Example Set: C
Write each fraction is simplest form (reduce).
6
Example Set: D
Answer the following.
Approximately 22 out of 30 teachers have a masters

degree. Express this relationship as a fraction in
simplest form and a decimal.
In a business .68 of the total work force gets paid

overtime. If the total number of workers is 400, express
the relationship of paid workers that earn overtime as a
fraction in simplest form.
7
Finding the Least Common Multiple (LCM)
Example Set: A
Find the least common multiple (LCM) of each pair of

numbers.
Example Set: B
Find the least common denominator (LCD) of each pair of

fractions.
8
Example Set: C
When adding fractions one needs to be able to determine

the LCD. Find the least common denominator (LCD) of
each fraction expression.
9
Example Set: D
When subtracting fractions one needs to be able to

determine the LCD. Find the least common denominator
(LCD) of each fraction expression.
10
Finding the Least Common Multiple (LCM)
Example Set: A
Find the least common multiple (LCM) of each pair of

numbers.
Example Set: B
Find the least common denominator (LCD) of each pair of

fractions.
11
Example Set: C
When adding fractions one needs to be able to determine

the LCD. Find the least common denominator (LCD) of
each fraction expression.
12
Example Set: D
When subtracting fractions one needs to be able to

determine the LCD. Find the least common denominator
(LCD) of each fraction expression.
13
Multiplying and Dividing Fractions
Example Set: A
Find each product. Write your answer in simplest form.
Example Set: B
Find each quotient. Write your answer in simplest form.
14
Example Set: C
Find the product or quotient of the following problems.

Write your answer in simplest form.
15
Example Set: D
Evaluate the expression using the following values for a,

b and c. Write your answer in simplest form.
Example Set: E
To find the area of a rectangle multiply the length by the

width. Determine the area of rectangle below. Write your
answer in both fraction and decimal form.
16
Multiplying and Dividing Fractions
Example Set: A
Find each product. Write your answer in simplest form.
Example Set: B
Find each quotient. Write your answer in simplest form.
17
Example Set: C
Find the product or quotient of the following problems.

Write your answer in simplest form.
18
Example Set: D

Example Set: E
To find the area of a rectangle multiply the length by the

width. Determine the area of rectangle below. Write your
answer in both fraction and decimal form.
19
Adding and Subtracting Fractions
Example Set: A
Find each sum or difference. Write your answer in simplest

form.
Example Set: B
Find each sum or difference. Write your answer in

simplest form.
20
Example Set: C

simplest form.
Example Set: D

21
Example Set: E
A construction worker wants to install molding around

the door. How many inches of molding will be
needed?
22
Adding and Subtracting Fractions
Example Set: A
Find each sum or difference. Write your answer in simplest

form.
Example Set: B

simplest form.
23
Example Set: C

simplest form.
Example Set: D

24
Example Set: E
A construction worker wants to install molding around

the door. How many inches of molding will be
needed?
25

Positive and
Chapter 2 Negative
Numbers
This chapter focuses on getting the you to master working
with the positive and negative numbers (also called Real
Numbers). Students learn the different type of numbers
that make up the Real Number system. The rules of
integers will be reinforced through many practice examples.

Sections:
• Real Number System
• Adding Real Numbers
• Subtracting Real Numbers
• Multiplying and Dividing Real Numbers
26
Real Number System
Example Set: A
Write a real number that represents the situation
Graph the numbers on a number line and write an

inequality to express the greater valve
Chapter 2 - Positive and Negative Numbers 27

Example Set: B
Write the numbers in increasing order
Find the opposite of the number

Find the absolute value

Real Number System
Example Set: A
Write a real number that represents the situation
Graph the numbers on a number line and write an

inequality to express the greater valve

Example Set: B
Write the numbers in increasing order
Find the opposite of the number

Find the absolute value

Adding Real Numbers
Example Set: A
Use a number line to find the sum

Example Set: B
Find the sum
Example Set: C
Use a calculator to find the sum

Find the sum

Adding Real Numbers
Example Set: A
Use a number line to find the sum

Example Set: B
Find the sum
Example Set: C
Use a calculator to find the sum

Find the sum

Subtracting Real Numbers
Example Set: A
Find the difference

Example Set: B
Evaluate the expression
Evaluate the variable expression

Subtracting Real Numbers
Example Set: A
Find the difference

Example Set: B

Evaluate the variable expression

Multiplying and Dividing Real
Numbers Overview of problems
Example Set: A
Evaluate the following

Example Set: B

Example Set: C

Multiplying and Dividing Real
Numbers Overview of problems-KEY
Example Set: A

Example Set: B

Example Set: C

Order of
Chapter 3 Operations
and Variables
This chapter introduces students to basic terms and concept
used in Algebra. Time is taken to ensure the student
understands basic number operations, order of operations,
variables and their applications. Also a section explains the
some key phases in the language of algebra and how to
translate a verbal phrase into an algebraic phrase.

Sections:
• Number Operations
• Variables
• Order of Operations
• Translating Verbal and Algebraic Phrases
51
Number Operations
Example Set: A
What is the sum of 2 and 9?
What is the difference of 15 and 4?
What is the product of 3 and 7?
What is the quotient of 16 and 4?
What is the sum of 5.8, 1.6 and 2.9?
What is the product of 9, 3, and zero?
Chapter 3 - Order of Operations and Variables 52

Example Set: B

Example Set: C
Write the expression using powers

Example Set: D

Number Operations
Example Set: A
What is the sum of 2 and 9?
What is the product of 3 and 7?
What is the sum of 5.8, 1.6 and 2.9?
What is the product of 9, 3, and zero?

Example Set: B

Example Set: C
Write the expression using powers

Example Set: D

Variables
Example Set: A
State the meaning of the variable expression

Example Set: B
Write as a variable expression
9 times y plus 5
( x plus m ) divided by ( 2 times r )
a times b times c minus two
c to the z power
the difference of n and p
Example Set: C

Example Set: D

Variables
Example Set: A
State the meaning of the variable expression

Example Set: B
Write as a variable expression
9 times y plus 5
( x plus m ) divided by ( 2 times r )
a times b times c minus two
c to the z power
the difference of n and p
Example Set: C

Example Set: D

Order of Operations
Example Set: A
Example Set: B

Example Set: C
find the value of d for the following values

Example Set: D
evaluate for the following values
insert grouping symbols to make the sentence true

Order of Operations
Example Set: A
Example Set: B

Example Set: C
find the value of d for the following values

Example Set: D
evaluate for the following values
insert grouping symbols to make the sentence true

Translating Verbal and Algebraic
Phrases Overview of problems
Example Set: A
Translate the phrase into an algebraic expression

Example Set: B

Example Set: C
Translate the sentence into an equation or inequality

Translating Verbal and Algebraic
Phrases Overview of problems- KEY
Example Set: A

Example Set: B

Example Set: C
Translate the sentence into an equation or inequality


Simplifying
Chapter 4 Algebraic
Expressions
Students will learn how to apply the Distributive property
and simplify variable expressions by combining like terms.
Special emphasis is placed on knowing how to determine
when terms are “like terms.” Many examples are explained
as simplifying variable expressions is critical to
understanding other areas of algebra.

Sections:
• Distributive Property
• Simplifying by Combining Like Terms
80
The Distributive Property
Example Set: A
Use the Distributive Property to fill in the blanks
Use the Distributive Property to simplify
Chapter 4 - Simplifying Algebraic Expressions 81

Example Set: B

Example Set: C

The Distributive Property
Example Set: A
Use the Distributive Property to fill in the blanks

Example Set: B

Example Set: C

Simplifying by Combining Like Terms
Example Set: A
Identify coefficients, terms, constants, and like terms

Example Set: B
Simplify the expression

Example Set: C

Simplifying by Combining Like Terms
Example Set: A
Identify coefficients, terms, constants, and like terms
coefficients
terms
constants
like terms
coefficients
terms
constants
like terms

coefficients
terms
constants
like terms
coefficients
terms
constants
like terms

coefficients
terms
constants
like terms
coefficients
terms
constants
like terms

coefficients
terms
constants
like terms
Example Set: B

Example Set: C


Chapter 5
Solving
Equations
The chapter breaks down the steps to solve multi-step
linear equations. Students will build up their skills as they
progress from one and two-step equations to more advance
equations. Core concepts involved will be reviewed to
include the distributive property and combining like terms.
Sections:

• Basic Concepts of Equations/Inequalities/Solutions
• One Step Equations
• Solving Two Step Equations
• Solving Multi-Step Equations
• Formulas and Literal Equations
98
Equations, Inequalities and Solutions
Example Set: A
Chapter 5 - Solving Equations 99

Example Set: B

Example Set: C

Example Set: A

Example Set: B

Example Set: C

Solving One-Step Equations
Example Set: A
Solve the equations-show all work

Example Set: B

Example Set: C

Example Set: D
In physics the formula for force is

F=ma. Where F (force) is measured
in Newtons, m (mass) in kg and a
(acceleration) in meters/second-
squared. How fast would a 500kg
horse have to accelerate to create a
force of 14000N?

Solving One-Step Equations
Example Set: A

Example Set: B

Example Set: C

Example Set: D
In physics the formula for force is

F=ma. Where F (force) is measured
in Newtons, m (mass) in kg and a
(acceleration) in meters/second-
squared. How fast would a 500kg
horse have to accelerate to create a
force of 14000N?

Solving Two-Step Equations
Example Set: A

Example Set: B

Example Set: C

Example Set: D
The formula below models the population growth for a

small town where P is the population and Y is the years
of growth. Approximately how many days will it take the
town to reach a population of 17,500?
P = 600Y + 14000

Solving Two-Step Equations
Example Set: A

Example Set: B

Example Set: C

Example Set: D
The formula below models the population growth for a

small town where P is the population and Y is the years
of growth. Approximately how many days will it take the
town to reach a population of 17,500?
P = 600Y + 14000

Solving Multi-Step Equations
Example Set: A

Example Set: B

Example Set: C
Example Set: D

Example Set: E
On a vacation you are told the outside

temperature is 75 degrees Fahrenheit. Given
the conversion formula below determine how
warm it is outside in Celsius.

Solving Multi-Step Equations
Example Set: A

Example Set: B

Example Set: C
Example Set: D

Example Set: E
On a vacation you are told the outside

temperature is 75 degrees Fahrenheit. Given
the conversion formula below determine how
warm it is outside in Celsius.

Solving Literal Equations and Formulas
Example Set: A
Solve the following equation for the given variable
solve for
solve for
solve for
solve for

Example Set: B
solve for
solve for
solve for

Example Set: C
solve for
solve for
Example Set: D
Given Albert Einstein's famous

formula for the Theory of Relativity,
rewrite the equation in terms of m
and then in terms of c.

Solving Literal Equations and Formulas
Example Set: A
solve for
solve for
solve for
solve for

Example Set: B
solve for
solve for
solve for

Example Set: C
solve for
solve for
Example Set: D
Given Albert Einstein's famous

formula for the Theory of Relativity,
rewrite the equation in terms of m
and then in terms of c.

Chapter 6
Slope and
Graphing Lines
This very important chapter walks the student step-by-step to
master how to graph linear equations. Concepts involving the
coordinate plane slope and methods to graph lines are
thoroughly reviewed and introduced. The second part of the
chapter will teach students how to find the equation of a line
using various methods and techniques. Lastly students will
apply their knowledge of linear equations to finding the best
fitting lines, linear models and word problems.
Sections:
• Graphing Lines with One Variable
• Graphing Lines with Two Variables
• The Slope of a Line
• Slope Intercept Method
• XY Intercept Method
• Finding the Equation of a Line using the y=mx+b method
• Find the Equation of a Line- Point Slope Formula
• Find the Equation of a Line- Given Slope and Point
• Find the Equation of a Line- Given Two Points
• Finding the Best Fitting Line
• Linear Models/Word Problems
135
Graphing Lines With One Variable
Example Set: A
Find the point where the two lines intersect
Example Set: B
Write equations for horizontal and vertical lines that

pass through the point.
Chapter 6 - Slope and Graphing Lines 136

Graphing Lines With One Variable
Example Set: A
Find the point where the two lines intersect
Example Set: B
Write equations for horizontal and vertical lines that

pass through the point.

Introduction to Graphing Lines With Two
Variables Overview of problems
Example Set: A
Use a table of values to graph

Example Set: B
Determine if the points lie on the line

Example Set: C
Find two solutions to the equations- verify your

solutions by graphing and algebra

Introduction to Graphing Lines With Two
Variables Overview of problems- KEY
Example Set: A
Use a table of values to graph

Example Set: B
Determine if the points lie on the line

Example Set: C
Find two solutions to the equations- verify your

solutions by graphing and algebra

Slope of a Line
Example Set: A
Use a graph of a line to estimate it's slope

Example Set: B
Find the slope of a line given two of it's points

Example Set: C
Use the graph of the line to determine if the slope is

positive, negative, zero or undefinied

Example Set: D
Sketch a line given it's slope and one point that is

one the line

Example Set: E
Find the rate of change between two points given the

units of measure

Slope of a Line
Example Set: A
Use a graph of a line to estimate it's slope

Example Set: B
Find the slope of a line given two of it's points

Example Set: C
Use the graph of the line to determine if the slope is

positive, negative, zero or undefinied

Example Set: D
Sketch a line given it's slope and one point that is

one the line

Example Set: E
Find the rate of change between two points given the

units of measure

Graphing Lines Slope-Intercept Form
Overview of Problems
Example Set: A
Write the equation of the line in slope-intercept form

(hint: solve for y)
Example Set: B
Identify the slope and y-intercept from the equation

Example Set: C
Use the slope-intercept form to graph the line

Graphing Lines Slope-Intercept Form
Overview of Problems- KEY
Example Set: A
Write the equation of the line in slope-intercept form

(hint: solve for y)
Example Set: B
Identify the slope and y-intercept from the equation

Example Set: C
Use the slope-intercept form to graph the line

Graphing Lines using XY Intercepts
Example Set: A
Sketch the line with the given intercepts
x-intercept:
y-intercept:
x-intercept:
y-intercept:

Example Set: B
Find the x and y-intercepts and graph the line

Example Set: C

Example Set: D

Graphing Lines using XY Intercepts
Example Set: A
Sketch the line with the given intercepts
x-intercept:
y-intercept:
x-intercept:
y-intercept:
169
Chapter 6 - Slope and Graphing Lines
Example Set: B

Example Set: C

Example Set: D

Writing the Equation of a Line Using the Slope-
Intercept Form
Example Set: A
Write an equation of a line given the slope and y-intercept

Example Set: B
Use the graph to write the equation of the line

Example Set: C
Write a Linear Model
In 1995 the population at OC High School was 1,100

students. Each year since 1995 the student population
increased by 120 students.
1. Write a linear model for the population of OCHS since

1995
2. What was the population of OCHS in 2003?

Writing the Equation of a Line Using the Slope-
Intercept Form
Example Set: A
Write an equation of a line given the slope and y-intercept

Example Set: B

Example Set: C
Write a Linear Model
In 1995 the population at OC High School was 1,100

students. Each year since 1995 the student population
increased by 120 students.
1. Write a linear model for the population of OCHS since

1995
2. What was the population of OCHS in 2003?

Writing the Equation of a Line Using the Point-
Slope Form
Example Set: A
Write the equation of the line using the Point-Slope form

Example Set: B

Writing the Equation of a Line Using the Point-
Slope Form
Example Set: A
Write the equation of the line using the Point-Slope form

Example Set: B

Writing the Equation of a Line Given the Slope
and a Point
Example Set: A
Write the equation of a line that passes through the point

with the given slope( use the Slope-Intercept method )

Example Set: B

with the given slope( use the Point-Slope method )

Example Set: C
Write a Linear Model use your equation to answer the

question
John has $1400 in his college savings account after 3 years of

saving. He is saving $750 a year for college. Write an
equation that models John's savings account. How much will
John have in his account after 10 years of saving?

Writing the Equation of a Line Given the Slope
and a Point
Example Set: A

with the given slope( use the Slope-Intercept method )

Example Set: B

with the given slope( use the Point-Slope method )

Example Set: C
Write a Linear Model use your equation to answer the

question
John has $1400 in his college savings account after 3 years of

saving. He is saving $750 a year for college. Write an
equation that models John's savings account. How much will
John have in his account after 10 years of saving?

Writing the Equation of a Line Given
Two Points
Example Set: A
Write the equation of a line that passes

through the two points
Example Set: B
Write the equation of a line whose x-intercept is 8 and

y-intercept is -4.

Sketch the graph of a line that passes through the two
points. Use the information to write the line's equation


Writing the Equation of a Line Given
Two Points
Example Set: A
Write the equation of a line that passes

through the two points
Example Set: B
Write the equation of a line whose x-intercept is 8 and

y-intercept is -4.

Writing an Equation of the "Best" Fitting
Line (Scatter Plots)
Example Set: A
Decide if the data has a linear relationship. Also,

determine the correlation of the scatter plot.
198
Example Set: B
Estimate the best-fitting line for the scatter plot. State the
correlation of the data.

Example Set: C
Hawk population in Hewitt, NJ has been decreasing over

the last few decades. Use the data given to find a linear
model for the Hawk population, then use the model
to estimate what year the birds will be gone in Hewitt, NJ
Year Hawk Population

Writing an Equation of the "Best" Fitting
Line (Scatter Plots)
Example Set: A
Decide if the data has a linear relationship. Also,

determine the correlation of the scatter plot.
202
Example Set: B
Estimate the best-fitting line for the scatter plot. State the
correlation of the data.

Example Set: C
Hawk population in Hewitt, NJ has been decreasing over

the last few decades. Use the data given to find a linear
model for the Hawk population, then use the model
to estimate what year the birds will be gone in Hewitt, NJ
Year Hawk Population

Linear Models- Word Problems
Example Set: A
A small business is trying to forecast how many widgets

they will sell in the month of Dec. Use the table to:
1. Write a linear model for the sales of widgets

2. Determine how many widgets will be sold in Dec.

Example Set: B
The captain of a cargo ship needs to know how many hours

the ship can remain at sea before the fuel tank gets below
50% full. The fuel tank's capacity is 100,000 gals. Currently
the tank is at 85% full. The ship's engine uses 600 gal/ hr.
1. Write a linear model to describe the situation
2. How many hours can the ship run before the fuel level
goes below 50%

Linear Models- Word Problems
Example Set: A
A small business is trying to forecast how many widgets

they will sell in the month of Dec. Use the table to:
1. Write a linear model for the sales of widgets

2. Determine how many widgets will be sold in Dec.

Example Set: B
The captain of a cargo ship needs to know how many hours

the ship can remain at sea before the fuel tank gets below
50% full. The fuel tank's capacity is 100,000 gals. Currently
the tank is at 85% full. The ship's engine uses 600 gal/ hr.
1. Write a linear model to describe the situation
2. How many hours can the ship run before the fuel level
goes below 50%

Sketch the graph of a line that passes through the two
points. Use the information to write the line's equation
210
Chapter 7
Understanding
Inequalities
Students use their skills to solve equations to solve linear
inequalities. Basic concepts and terms are introduced first
along with how to graph inequalities. A special emphasis is
placed on the difference between equations and inequalities.
Sections:
• Basic Concepts of Equations/Inequalities/Solutions
• Linear Inequalities
• Compound Inequalities
211
Example Set: A
212
Chapter 7-Understanding Inequalities
Example Set: B
213
Example Set: C
214
Example Set: A
215
Example Set: B
216
Example Set: C
217
Solving Linear Inequalities
Example Set: A
Sketch the graph of the inequalities
218
Example Set: B
Determine if the number is a solution to the inequality
219
Example Set: C
Solve the inequality and graph the solution
220
Example Set: D
221
Solving Linear Inequalities
Example Set: A
Sketch the graph of the inequalities
222
Example Set: B
Determine if the number is a solution to the inequality
223
Example Set: C
224
Example Set: D
225
Compound Inequalities
Example Set: A
Write an inequality for the verbal sentence
Write an inequality to match the graph
226
Example Set: B
Decide whether the number is a solution of the inequality
227
228
Example Set: C
229
Compound Inequalities
Example Set: A
Write an inequality for the verbal sentence
Write an inequality to match the graph
230
Example Set: B
Decide whether the number is a solution of the inequality
231
232
Example Set: C
233
Chapter 8
Powers and
Exponents
This chapter covers all the rules the student will need to
work with powers and exponents in Algebra. Also, important
applications of these rules are coved to include scientific
notation, compound interest and exponential growth and
decay.
Sections:
• Product and Power Rules of Exponents
• Negative and Zero Exponents Rules
• Division Rules of Exponents
• Scientific Notation
• Compound Interest
• Exponential Growth and Decay
234
Product and Power Rules of Exponents
Example Set: A
Chapter 8 - Powers and Exponents 235

Example Set: B

Example Set: C
Evaluate the expression for the given values

Product and Power Rules of Exponents
Example Set: A

Example Set: B

Example Set: C
Evaluate the expression for the given values

Negative and Zero Exponents Rules
Example Set: A
Rewrite the expression using positive exponents

Example Set: B
Example Set: C

Negative and Zero Exponents Rules
Example Set: A
Rewrite the expression using positive exponents

Example Set: B
Example Set: C

Division Rules of Exponents
Example Set: A

Example Set: B
Example Set: C

Division Rules of Exponents
Example Set: A

Example Set: B
Example Set: C

Scientific Notation
Example Set: A
Write the number in scientific notation
Example Set: B
Write the number as a decimal

Example Set: C
Evaluate the expression. Write your answer in scientific

notation

Example Set: D
How many times could a light beam travel around the

earth in one minute?
Assume: speed of light 186,000 miles per second,

Earth's circumference 24,900 miles.

Scientific Notation
Example Set: A
Write the number in scientific notation
Example Set: B
Write the number as a decimal

Example Set: C
Evaluate the expression. Write your answer in scientific

notation

Example Set: D
How many times could a light beam travel around the

earth in one minute?
Assume: speed of light 186,000 miles per second,

Earth's circumference 24,900 miles.

Compound Interest
Example Set: A
You deposit $1400 into a savings account that pays

8% interest compounded yearly. What is your account
balance after 5 years?
A principal of $19,500 is invested into a savings account

that pays 5.7% interest compounded yearly. What is
your account balance after 14 years?

Example Set: B
How much money do you have to deposit in an account

that yields 4.3% interest compounded yearly to have a
balance of $25,000 in 7 years and 3 months?
Example Set: C

that yields 8% interest compounded yearly to have a
balance of $512,000 in 30 years?

Compound Interest
Example Set: A
You deposit $1400 into a savings account that pays

8% interest compounded yearly. What is your account
balance after 5 years?
A principal of $19,500 is invested into a savings account

that pays 5.7% interest compounded yearly. What is
your account balance after 14 years?

Example Set: B

that yields 4.3% interest compounded yearly to have a
balance of $25,000 in 7 years and 3 months?
Example Set: C

that yields 8% interest compounded yearly to have a
balance of $512,000 in 30 years?

Exponential Growth and Decay
Example Set: A
Determine if the function is exponential growth or decay

Example Set: B
In 1970 deer population in New York was 120,000. The population

increased by 2.3% per year through 1990. Write an exponential growth
model that represents the deer population in terms of years. Estimate
what the deer population was in 1985.
Example Set: C
In 2003 you bought a new car for $30,000. The dealer said the value of
the car should not decrease more than 6% a year. Estimate the value of
your car in 2012.

Exponential Growth and Decay
Example Set: A
Determine if the function is exponential growth or decay

Example Set: B
In 1970 deer population in New York was 120,000. The population

increased by 2.3% per year through 1990. Write an exponential growth
model that represents the deer population in terms of years. Estimate
what the deer population was in 1985.
Example Set: C
In 2003 you bought a new car for $30,000. The dealer said the value of
the car should not decrease more than 6% a year. Estimate the value of
your car in 2012.

Percent, Rates,
Chapter 9 Ratios, and
Proportions
The chapter goes over each of the specific concepts of ratios
and proportions, percent, variation. A strong emphasis is
placed on word problems and practical applications of the
topics. Also, a section is dedicated to explain how to work
with variable rational expressions.
Sections:
• Ratios and Proportions
• Understanding Percent
• Direct and Inverse Variation
• Simplifying Rational Expressions
263
Ratios, Rates and Proportions
Example Set: A
Write each ratio as a fraction in simplest form
12 girls to 20 boys
5 Ford trucks to 30 pick ups
3 trout out of 17 fish
80 cents out of 4 dollars
Find each unit rate
50 gallons in 10 minutes
120 meters in 60 seconds
24 cans of soda for $3
Chapter 9-Percent, Rates, Ratio, Proportions 264

Example Set: B
Determine if each pair of ratios form a proportion
Solve each proportion

Example Set: C
Each pair of figures are similar. Find the missing length
Example Set: D
A child spots 2 BMWs for every 15 cars that drive by his

house. At this rate how many BMWs will the child see if 300
cars pass?
A pole casts a shadow 10 ft. long. A 5 foot man casts a

shadow 4 ft. long. Draw two similar triangles to model the
situation and find the height of the pole
266
Chapter 9-Percent, Rates, Ratio, Proportions
Ratios, Rates and Proportions
Example Set: A
Write each ratio as a fraction in simplest form
12 girls to 20 boys
5 Ford trucks to 30 pick ups
3 trout out of 17 fish
80 cents out of 4 dollars
Find each unit rate
50 gallons in 10 minutes
120 meters in 60 seconds
24 cans of soda for $3

267
Example Set: B
Determine if each pair of ratios form a proportion
Solve each proportion

Example Set: C
Each pair of figures are similar. Find the missing length

Example Set: D
A child spots 2 BMWs for every 15 cars that drive by his

house. At this rate how many BMWs will the child see if 300
cars pass?
A pole casts a shadow 10 ft. long. A 5 foot man casts a

shadow 4 ft. long. Draw two similar triangles to model the
situation and find the height of the pole

Percent
Example Set: A
Write each number as a percent
Write each percent in decimal form
What is 63% of 150?
What is 26% of 481?

What percent of the region is the white?
Example Set: B
42 is 74% of what number?
15 is what percent of 90?
3/4 is 21% of what number?
.007 is what percent of .98?
5/8 is 1.2% of what number?

272
Example Set: C
You go to the music store and pay $15 for a CD. The CD
was sold at a 25% discount. How much was the original
cost?
Last week you filled up your truck with gas it cost

$2.50/ gallon. Today the gas cost $3.20/ gallon. What
percent was the cost of gas marked-up?

Percent
Example Set: A
Write each number as a percent
Write each percent in decimal form
What is 63% of 150?
What is 26% of 481?

What percent of the region is the white?
Example Set: B
3/4 is 21% of what number?
.007 is what percent of .98?
5/8 is 1.2% of what number?

275
Example Set: C
You go to the music store and pay $15 for a CD. The CD
was sold at a 25% discount. How much was the original
cost?
Last week you filled up your truck with gas it cost

$2.50/ gallon. Today the gas cost $3.20/ gallon. What
percent was the cost of gas marked-up?

Direct and Inverse Variation
Example Set: A
y varies directly as x. Find y given each pair of values

Example Set: B
y and x vary inversely. Find y given each pair of values
Example Set: C
The number of students on a school’s honor roll varies directly to the total
number of students enrolled at the school. 32 students made the honor roll
when the total student body was 540 how many students should be on the
honor roll when the school population grows to 720?
An auto shop as determined that the total number of customer complaints

varies inversely by the number of mechanics employed. Last month the
shop of 10 employees received 15 complaints. How many complaints
should the auto shop expect after increasing their total employees to 14?

Direct and Inverse Variation
Example Set: A
y varies directly as x. Find y given each pair of values

Example Set: B
y and x vary inversely. Find y given each pair of values

Example Set: C
The number of students on a school’s honor roll varies directly to the total
number of students enrolled at the school. 32 students made the honor roll
when the total student body was 540 how many students should be on the
honor roll when the school population grows to 720?
An auto shop as determined that the total number of customer complaints

varies inversely by the number of mechanics employed. Last month the
shop of 10 employees received 15 complaints. How many complaints
should the auto shop expect after increasing their total employees to 14?

Simplifying Rational Expressions
Example Set: A
Simplify each expression

Example Set: B

Example Set: C

Simplifying Rational Expressions
Example Set: A

Example Set: B

Example Set: C

Systems and
Chapter 10 Basic Matrix
Operations
Understanding systems and the methods to solve them are
vital in Algebra. This chapter introduces/reviews techniques
to solve linear systems. Lastly, the topic of matrices will be
introduced. Students will understand the “real world”
applications of matrices and basic matrix operations.
Sections:

• Solving Systems by Graphing
• Solving Systems Substitution Method
• Solving Systems by Elimination/Linear Combinations
• Introduction to Matrices
• Basic Matrix Operations
288
Solving Linear Systems by Graphing
Example Set: A
Decide if the ordered pairs are solutions to the system
Chapter 10-Systems and Basic Matrix Operations 289

Example Set: B
Solve the system by graphing and check your solution

Example Set: C

Solving Linear Systems by Graphing
Example Set: A
Decide if the ordered pairs are solutions to the system

Example Set: B

Example Set: C

Solving Linear Systems by the
Substitution Method
Example Set: A
Solve the system using the substitution method

Example Set: B

Example Set: C
Example Set: D

Substitution Method
Example Set: A

Example Set: B

Example Set: C
Example Set: D

Linear Combination Method
Example Set: A
Solve the system using the linear combination method

Example Set: B

Example Set: C

Example Set: D

Linear Combination Method
Example Set: A

Example Set: B

Example Set: C

Example Set: D

Introduction to Matrices
Example Set: A
Define the following:
Matrix
Entries
Square Matrix
Order

Example Set: B
Organize the home loan information into the matrix
*A 20 yr. $150,000 house loan requires a payment of

$600/mo.
*A 20 yr. $200,000 house loan requires a payment
of $700/mo.
*A 30 yr $150,000 house loan requires a payment
of $500/mo.
of $610/mo.
Loan Payment Information

Example Set: C
True or False: Matrices can be added?
What type of equations can we solve using matrices?
True or False: Matrices help us organize data?

Introduction to Matrices
Example Set: A
Define the following:
Matrix
Entries
Square Matrix
Order

Example Set: B
Organize the home loan information into the matrix
*A 20 yr. $150,000 house loan requires a payment of

$600/mo.
*A 20 yr. $200,000 house loan requires a payment
of $700/mo.
of $500/mo.
of $610/mo.
Loan Payment Information

Example Set: C
True or False: Matrices can be added?
What type of equations can we solve using matrices?
True or False: Matrices help us organize data?

Matrix Operations
Example Set: A
Perform the indicated operation

Example Set: B

Example Set: C

Matrix Operations
Example Set: A

Example Set: B

Example Set: C

Chapter 11
Geometry ‐
Basic Concepts
Understanding basic geometry concepts is critical to passing the
GED. The chapter covers some of the most common geometry
topics that a GED student should know. These would include
circles, circumference, area, surface are, volume, Distance and
Mid-Point Formula. Also a section deals with Right Triangles and
the Pythagorean Theorem.
Sections:
• Circles: Area and Circumference
• Area of Basic Figures
• Surface Area of Basic Figures
• Volume of Basic Figures
• The Distance and Mid-Point Formula
• The Pythagorean Theorem
• Volume of Basic Figures
• The Distance and Mid-Point Formula
• The Pythagorean Theorem
321
Circles - Area and Circumference
Example Set: A
Find the circumference of the circle.
Chapter 11-Geometry 322

Example Set: B
Find the area of the circle.

Circles - Area and Circumference
Example Set: A
Find the circumference of the circle.

Example Set: B
Find the area of the circle.

Area of Basic Figures
Example Set: A
Find the area of each figure.

Example Set: B

Example Set: C

Area of Basic Figures
Example Set: A

Example Set: B

Example Set: C

Surface Area of Basic Figures
Example Set: A
Find the surface area of each figure.

Example Set: B

Example Set: C
Find the surface area of the figure.

Surface Area of Basic Figures
Example Set: A

Example Set: B

Example Set: C
Find the surface area of the figure.

Volume of Basic Figures
Example Set: A
Find the volume of each figure.

Example Set: B

Example Set: C

Volume of Basic Figures
Example Set: A

Example Set: B

Example Set: C

Distance and Midpoint Formula
Example Set: A
Find the distance between the two points.
Example Set: B
Find the midpoint between the two points.

Example Set: C
Determine whether the three points are the vertices

of a right triangle.

Distance and Midpoint Formula
Example Set: A
Find the distance between the two points.
Example Set: B
Find the midpoint between the two points.
346
Chapter 11-Geometry
Example Set: C
Determine whether the three points are the vertices

of a right triangle.

Pythagorean Theorem
Example Set: A
Find the missing length in each right triangle

Example Set: B

Example Set: C
Given the lengths of sides determine if each triangle is a

right triangle

Pythagorean Theorem
Example Set: A

Example Set: B

Example Set: C
Given the lengths of sides determine if each triangle is a

right triangle

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Note: Answer keys are on last page of each lesson

LESSON 1 – INTRODUCTION TO FRACTIONS AND DECIMALS 2

CHAPTER 2: POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE NUMBERS 26

LESSON 1 – INTRODUCTION TO REAL NUMBERS 27

CHAPTER 3: ORDER OF OPERATIONS AND VARIABLES 51

LESSON 1 – BASIC NUMBER OPERATIONS 52

CHAPTER 4: SIMPLIFYING ALGEBRAIC EXPRESSIONS 80

LESSON 1 – THE DISTRIBUTIVE PROPERTY 81

CHAPTER 5: SOLVING EQUATIONS 98

LESSON 1 – BASIC CONCEPTS OF EQUATIONS/INEQUALITIES/SOLUTIONS 99

CHAPTER 6: SLOPE AND GRAPHING LINES 135

LESSON 1 – GRAPHING LINES WITH ONE VARIABLE 136

GED Math Lessons Workbook i

LESSON 1 – BASIC CONCEPTS OF EQUATIONS/INEQUALITIES/SOLUTIONS 212

CHAPTER 8: POWERS AND EXPONENTS 234

LESSON 1 – PRODUCT AND POWER RULES OF EXPONENTS 235

CHAPTER 9: PERCENT, RATES, RATIOS, AND PROPORTIONS 263

LESSON 1 – RATIOS AND PROPORTIONS 264

CHAPTER 2: 10: SYSTEMS AND BASIC MATRIX OPERATIONS 288

LESSON 1 – SOLVING SYSTEMS BY GRAPHING 289

CHAPTER 2: 11: GEOMETRY 321

LESSON 1 – CIRCLES: AREA AND CIRCUMFERENCE 322

GED Math Lessons Workbook ii

Write each fraction as a decimal.

Write each decimal as fraction or mixed number.

Write each fraction is simplest form (reduce).

Answer the following.

Approximately 22 out of 30 teachers have a masters

In a business .68 of the total work force gets paid

Overview of problems- KEY

Write each fraction as a decimal.

Write each decimal as fraction or mixed number.

Write each fraction is simplest form (reduce).

Answer the following.

Approximately 22 out of 30 teachers have a masters

In a business .68 of the total work force gets paid

Find the least common multiple (LCM) of each pair of

Find the least common denominator (LCD) of each pair of

When adding fractions one needs to be able to determine

When subtracting fractions one needs to be able to

Overview of problems- KEY

Find the least common multiple (LCM) of each pair of

Find the least common denominator (LCD) of each pair of

When adding fractions one needs to be able to determine

When subtracting fractions one needs to be able to

Find each product. Write your answer in simplest form.

Find each quotient. Write your answer in simplest form.

Find the product or quotient of the following problems.

Evaluate the expression using the following values for a,

To find the area of a rectangle multiply the length by the

Overview of problems- KEY

Find each product. Write your answer in simplest form.

Find each quotient. Write your answer in simplest form.

Find the product or quotient of the following problems.

Evaluate the expression using the following values for a,

To find the area of a rectangle multiply the length by the

Find each sum or difference. Write your answer in simplest