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Sample Item
Selected Response Item for Grade 5

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. Find the unknown in an equation use one operation (+, -, ×, ÷ with no remainders)

Assessment limit: Use whole numbers (0 – 2000)

Look at the equation below.
125 x N = 375

What value of N makes this equation correct?

  1. 2
  2. 3
  3. 4
  4. 5

Correct Answer
B. 3
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