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Solve 4(x - 1) < 2x + 8.

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Key Facts: NY Regents Algebra I Exam

35

official exam questions

NYSED Directions for Administering Regents Examinations 2026

82

maximum raw-score credits on the official exam

NYSED Algebra I Educator Guide and 2026 administration directions

3 hours

standard testing time

NYSED Algebra I Educator Guide

65

scale-score passing standard

NYSED How Are Regents Examinations Scored?

48%-61%

official Algebra blueprint range by credits

NYSED Algebra I Educator Guide

June 2024

first administration of the current Next Generation Algebra I Regents design

NYSED Algebra I Educator Guide

NY Regents Algebra I prep should prioritize algebraic reasoning, functions, and modeling because the official blueprint places 48%-61% of credits in Algebra and 24%-32% in Functions, with Number and Quantity and Statistics and Probability making up smaller but important portions. The official exam is a three-hour, 35-question paper Regents exam worth 82 raw-score credits across multiple-choice and constructed-response parts. Passing is reported as a scale score of 65 using the conversion chart for that specific administration, so students should practice setup, interpretation, and explanation rather than treating 65 as a raw percent.

Sample NY Regents Algebra I Practice Questions

Try these sample questions to test your NY Regents Algebra I exam readiness. Each question includes a detailed explanation. Start the interactive quiz above for the full 100+ question experience with AI tutoring.

1Solve for x: 3x + 7 = 22.
A.5
B.15
C.29
D.-5
Explanation: Subtract 7 from both sides to get 3x = 15. Dividing by 3 gives x = 5. This is the value that makes the original equation true.
2Which inequality is equivalent to 2x - 5 <= 11?
A.x <= 3
B.x <= 8
C.x >= 8
D.x >= 3
Explanation: Add 5 to both sides to get 2x <= 16. Divide by positive 2, so the inequality direction stays the same: x <= 8.
3What is the slope of the line passing through (2, 5) and (6, 13)?
A.1/2
B.2
C.4
D.8
Explanation: Slope is change in y divided by change in x. The change in y is 13 - 5 = 8, and the change in x is 6 - 2 = 4, so the slope is 8/4 = 2.
4In the equation y = -3x + 4, what is the y-intercept?
A.-3
B.3
C.4
D.-4
Explanation: Slope-intercept form is y = mx + b, where b is the y-intercept. In y = -3x + 4, b = 4, so the line crosses the y-axis at 4.
5If f(x) = 2x^2 - 3, what is f(4)?
A.13
B.29
C.32
D.35
Explanation: Substitute 4 for x: f(4) = 2(4^2) - 3 = 2(16) - 3 = 32 - 3 = 29. Function notation asks for the output when the input is 4.
6Simplify 2^3 * 2^5.
A.2^8
B.2^15
C.4^8
D.2^2
Explanation: When multiplying powers with the same base, add the exponents. Therefore 2^3 * 2^5 = 2^(3 + 5) = 2^8.
7Simplify (x^3)(x^4).
A.x^12
B.x^7
C.2x^7
D.x
Explanation: The bases are the same, so add the exponents: x^3 * x^4 = x^7. This rule works because the product contains seven factors of x.
8Combine like terms: 4x + 3 - 2x + 7.
A.2x + 10
B.6x + 10
C.2x + 4
D.6x + 4
Explanation: Combine the x-terms and constants separately. 4x - 2x = 2x, and 3 + 7 = 10, so the expression simplifies to 2x + 10.
9If y = 5x - 1 and y = 14, what is x?
A.2
B.3
C.4
D.15
Explanation: Substitute 14 for y: 14 = 5x - 1. Add 1 to get 15 = 5x, then divide by 5 to get x = 3.
10A table has x-values 0, 1, 2 and y-values 3, 5, 7. Which equation represents the pattern?
A.y = x + 3
B.y = 2x + 3
C.y = 3x + 2
D.y = 5x
Explanation: The y-values increase by 2 each time x increases by 1, so the slope is 2. When x = 0, y = 3, so the y-intercept is 3. The equation is y = 2x + 3.

About the NY Regents Algebra I Exam

The Regents Examination in Algebra I is New York's high school Algebra I Regents assessment, aligned to the New York State Next Generation Mathematics Learning Standards. It measures Number and Quantity, Algebra, Functions, and Statistics and Probability, with modeling embedded across domains. The current design began with the June 2024 Next Generation Algebra I administration and uses a 35-question, four-part paper exam with graphing calculator access, a straightedge, a reference sheet, multiple-choice items, and constructed-response tasks scored with NYSED rating guides.

Assessment

The official Regents Examination in Algebra I has four parts and 82 total raw-score credits: Part I has 24 multiple-choice questions worth 2 credits each, Part II has 6 constructed-response questions worth 2 credits each, Part III has 4 constructed-response questions worth 4 credits each, and Part IV has 1 constructed-response question worth 6 credits. Students must answer all 35 questions. This practice set contains 100 original four-option multiple-choice questions that convert selected constructed-response reasoning skills into selected-response form.

Time Limit

Three hours. NYSED's Algebra I educator guide states that students are permitted three hours to complete the Regents Examination in Algebra I, and 2026 administration directions require Regents examinations to conclude under the standard State testing schedule.

Passing Score

A scale score of 65 is the Regents passing standard. NYSED explains that Regents final scores are scale scores, not raw percentages, and the Algebra I scoring directions require schools to use the conversion chart for the specific administration.

Exam Fee

No direct NYSED student exam fee published for enrolled students; Regents examinations are school-administered New York State assessments. (New York State Education Department (NYSED), Office of State Assessment)

NY Regents Algebra I Exam Content Outline

4%-10% of credits

Number and Quantity

Reasoning with rational and irrational numbers, interpreting quantities, choosing units, and applying accuracy and constraints in modeled situations.

48%-61% of credits

Algebra

Interpreting expressions, polynomial operations, factoring, creating equations, literal equations, linear and quadratic equations, inequalities, systems, and graphical solution methods.

24%-32% of credits

Functions

Function notation, domain and range, average rate of change, linear, quadratic, and exponential models, sequences, transformations, intercepts, and multiple representations.

7%-15% of credits

Statistics and Probability

Data distributions, measures of center and spread, two-way tables, scatter plots, correlation, regression lines, residuals, and contextual interpretation.

Embedded throughout the exam

Regents-Style Reasoning and Modeling

Selecting appropriate models, interpreting answers in context, identifying constraints, reading graphs and tables, and translating constructed-response reasoning into defensible selected-response answers.

How to Pass the NY Regents Algebra I Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: A scale score of 65 is the Regents passing standard. NYSED explains that Regents final scores are scale scores, not raw percentages, and the Algebra I scoring directions require schools to use the conversion chart for the specific administration.
  • Assessment: The official Regents Examination in Algebra I has four parts and 82 total raw-score credits: Part I has 24 multiple-choice questions worth 2 credits each, Part II has 6 constructed-response questions worth 2 credits each, Part III has 4 constructed-response questions worth 4 credits each, and Part IV has 1 constructed-response question worth 6 credits. Students must answer all 35 questions. This practice set contains 100 original four-option multiple-choice questions that convert selected constructed-response reasoning skills into selected-response form.
  • Time limit: Three hours. NYSED's Algebra I educator guide states that students are permitted three hours to complete the Regents Examination in Algebra I, and 2026 administration directions require Regents examinations to conclude under the standard State testing schedule.
  • Exam fee: No direct NYSED student exam fee published for enrolled students; Regents examinations are school-administered New York State assessments.

Keys to Passing

  • Complete 500+ practice questions
  • Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
  • Focus on highest-weighted sections
  • Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

NY Regents Algebra I Study Tips from Top Performers

1Use the official blueprint as a time guide: spend the most review time on Algebra and Functions, then maintain Number and Quantity and Statistics skills.
2For every word problem, define the variable and write the equation or function before checking answer choices.
3Practice interpreting slope, intercepts, zeros, vertex, domain, and range in context because Regents questions often reward interpretation over calculation alone.
4Use graphing technology strategically, but know what the graph, table, or intersection means mathematically.
5For quadratic questions, move among standard, factored, and vertex forms so the form matches the question being asked.
6When a constructed-response skill appears as multiple choice, choose the option that reflects valid reasoning, not just a matching number.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the official name of the exam?

NYSED lists the official title as the Regents Examination in Algebra I.

How many questions are on the Algebra I Regents?

The current Algebra I Regents has 35 questions: 24 multiple-choice questions in Part I, 6 two-credit constructed-response questions in Part II, 4 four-credit constructed-response questions in Part III, and 1 six-credit constructed-response question in Part IV.

How long is the Algebra I Regents?

The Algebra I educator guide states that students are permitted three hours to complete the exam. Students must confirm report times and uniform admission deadlines with their school.

What score is passing on the Algebra I Regents?

A scale score of 65 is the Regents passing standard. NYSED emphasizes that Regents scores are scaled and are not the same as raw percent correct.

What calculator is used on the Algebra I Regents?

Schools must make a graphing calculator available for the exclusive use of each student, and students also need a straightedge. Calculators capable of symbolic manipulation are prohibited.

Does this practice set copy released Algebra I Regents questions?

No. The practice questions are original and aligned to NYSED's current Algebra I blueprint and readiness skills without copying released or secure Regents items.