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Sample Item
Selected Response Item for Grade 7

Standard 1.0 Knowledge of Algebra, Patterns, and Functions

Topic B. Expressions, Equations, and Inequalities

Indicator 2. Identify, write, solve, and apply equations and inequalities

Objective b. Determine the unknown in a linear equation

Assessment limit: Use one or two operations (+, -, ×) and the unknown only once with whole numbers (0 – 500), fractions with denominators as factors of 100 (0 – 50), or decimals with no more than three decimal places (0 – 100)

Note: This problem is solved without a calculator.

Look at the equation below.

What value for m makes this equation correct?


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Correct Answer
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