7. Translate 5 + 3x into a verbal phrase.
a. the sum of 5 and thrice a number x
b. the product of 5 and thrice a number x
c. 5 less than the product of 3 and x
d. 3 decreased by the product of 5 and x

8. Translate verbal phrase four subtracted from thrice a number x into mathematical phrases.
a. 4x – 3
b. 4(x-3)
c. 3x - 4
d. 3(x-4)

9. Evaluate 3x - 2y + 5 when x = 2 and y = 4.
a. 7
b. -7
c. -3
d. 3

10. Evaluate 4(a - 3) + 3(a+2) when a = 5.
a.-13
b. 13
c. -29
d. 29

11. Evaluate 8ab + 3bc - 12 when a = 1, b = -1, c = 2.
a. -26
b. 26
c. 2
d. -2​