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Algebra I Midterm Exam

A free Algebra I lesson from the “Systems of Linear Equations and Inequalities” unit, with a worked example and practice problems including step-by-step solutions.

This 50-question assessment samples the first three units: foundations, functions and lines, and systems. It combines calculations, model interpretation, and error analysis. Questions are separate from the practice bank and final exam.

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Why it matters: Algebra I assessments mix symbolic fluency with modeling, graph interpretation, and strategy choice so students practice the same switching they need on cumulative tests.

Worked example

Problem. Worked example from Expressions and Properties: In 9x - 4, what is the coefficient of x?

  1. The coefficient is the number multiplying the variable.
  2. In 9x, the coefficient is 9.
  3. Connect the result back to Algebra I Midterm Exam so the method and meaning are both clear.
  4. Check the result against the original representation before writing the final answer.

Answer: 9

Lesson preview: this page shows 5 practice items. The interactive activity contains 30 practice items and 50 quiz items (multiple choice and typed response). Counts include repeated prompts and variants.

Practice problems

1. Algebra I Midterm Exam review case A from Expressions and Properties: In 9x - 4, what is the coefficient of x?

Choices: 9 · x · -4 · 5

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  1. The coefficient is the number multiplying the variable.
  2. In 9x, the coefficient is 9.

Answer: 9

2. Algebra I Midterm Exam review case B from Expressions and Properties: Simplify 4x + 7x.

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  1. Both terms are like terms.
  2. Add the coefficients: 4 + 7 = 11.

Answer: 11x

3. Algebra I Midterm Exam review case C from Expressions and Properties: Simplify 12 - 5 + 3x.

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  1. Combine constants: 12 - 5 = 7.
  2. The variable term stays 3x.

Answer: 3x + 7

4. Algebra I Midterm Exam review case D from Expressions and Properties: Simplify 2(x + 5).

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  1. Distribute 2 to each term.
  2. 2 times x is 2x and 2 times 5 is 10.

Answer: 2x + 10

5. Algebra I Midterm Exam review case E from Expressions and Properties: Simplify 5(2x - 3).

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  1. Distribute 5.
  2. 5 times 2x is 10x and 5 times -3 is -15.

Answer: 10x - 15

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