Criteria A: Knowing and Understanding

1. Write down the value of x in equation 2x + 3 = 9.

2. Simplify the expression 3a - 2b + 5a - 4b.

3. Expand and simplify the expression (x + 2)(x - 3).

4. Solve the equation 2y - 8 = 10.

Criteria C: Communicating

1. Explain why the expression (x + 3)^2 is equivalent to x^2 + 6x + 9.

2. Explain the steps you took to solve the equation 4x - 6 = 10.

3. Write down the steps for simplifying the expression 2(3a - 4b) + 5(2a + 3b).

Criteria D: Applying Mathematics in Real-World Contexts

1. A cell phone provider charges a flat fee of $30 per month plus an additional $0.10 per
minute of talking time. Write an algebraic expression to represent the total monthly
cost of the plan if a customer talks for x minutes.

2. A phone company offers a basic plan for a monthly fee of $20 plus $0.10 for each
minute used. Write an algebraic expression representing the total cost (C) in dollars
for using x minutes in a month.

3. A landscaping company charges $30 per hour for their services, plus an additional
$50 for materials used. Write an algebraic expression to represent the total cost (C)
in dollars for using the services of the company for h hours.

4. A farmer wants to fence in a rectangular plot of land with a perimeter of 60 meters.

Write an algebraic expression to represent the area (A) of the plot in square meters.

5. A pizza restaurant charges a flat rate of $8 for any size pizza plus $2 for each
additional topping. Write an algebraic expression representing the cost (C) in dollars
for ordering a pizza with t toppings.

6. A car rental company charges $40 per day plus $0.30 per mile driven. Write an
algebraic expression representing the total cost (C) in dollars for renting a car for d
days and driving m miles.