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Selected Response Item for Grade 6

Standard 1.0 Knowledge of Algebra, Patterns, and Functions

Topic A. Patterns and Functions

Indicator 1. Identify, describe, extend, and create numeric patterns and functions

Objective c. Complete a function table with a given two-operation rule

Assessment limit: Use the operations of (+, -, x), numbers no more than 10 in the rule, and whole numbers (0 - 50)

Paula used the following rule to make this function table.

multiply x by 2 and then subtract 4

x 6 8 18 20
y 8 12 32 ?


What is the value of y when x = 20?

  1. 36
  2. 44
  3. 52
  4. 60

Correct Answer
A. 36
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