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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 b. Interpret and write a rule for a one-operation (+, -, x, ÷ ) function table

Assessment limit: Use whole numbers or decimals with no more than two decimal places (0 – 10,000)

Selected Response Item

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
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Correct Answer:
A

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