Question 1

Use the division or the multiplication property of equality to solve   . What is the result?   __________

Accepted Answer

The answer of Use the division or the multiplication property...

Question 2

The amount A in an account is given by the formula A = p + i where p is the principal and i is the interest. How much interest was earned if an original deposit (the principal) of $4,450 has grown to be $4,720?

Accepted Answer

A)  $260 
B)  $270 
C)  $255 
D)  $265 
E)  $290 
A)  $260 
B)  $270 
C)  $255 
D)  $265 
E)  $290

Question 3

Tell whether the number is a solution of the equation.

Accepted Answer

A)  non-quantified solution 
B)  unequal solution 
C)  not a solution 
D)  solution 
E)  none of these 
A)  non-quantified solution 
B)  unequal solution 
C)  not a solution 
D)  solution 
E)  none of these

Question 4

Solve the formula   for the variable r . Then substitute numbers i = 56 , p = 100, and t = 7 to find the variable's value.

Accepted Answer

A)  r = 37 
B)  r = - 51 
C)  r = 0.08 
D)  r = 163 
E)  r = 0.56 
A)  r = 37 
B)  r = - 51 
C)  r = 0.08 
D)  r = 163 
E)  r = 0.56

Question 5

A call to Tucson from a pay phone in Chicago cost 85 cents for the first minute and 27 cents for each additional minute or portion of a minute. If a student has $9.00 in change, how long can she talk?

Accepted Answer

A)  42 min 
B)  30 min 
C)  34 min 
D)  31 min 
E)  38 min 
A)  42 min 
B)  30 min 
C)  34 min 
D)  31 min 
E)  38 min

Question 6

Use an algebraic approach to solve the problem: Find a number such that one-half of the number is 7 less than two-thirds of the number.

Accepted Answer

A)  21 
B)  42 
C)  35 
D)  49 
E)  28 
A)  21 
B)  42 
C)  35 
D)  49 
E)  28

Question 7

At lunchtime, a man called his wife from his office to tell her that they needed to switch vehicles so that he could use the family van to pick up some building materials after work. The wife then left their home, traveling towards his office in their van at 32 mph. At the same time, the husband left his office in his car, traveling towards their home at 47 mph. If his office is 47.4 miles from their home, how long will it take them to meet so that they can switch vehicles?

Accepted Answer

A)  0.3 hr 
B)  1.1 hr 
C)  0.6 hr 
D)  1.6 hr 
E)  2.6 hr 
A)  0.3 hr 
B)  1.1 hr 
C)  0.6 hr 
D)  1.6 hr 
E)  2.6 hr

Question 8

The power   lost when an electric current   passes through a resistance   is given by the formula   . Solve for   . If   is 2,900 watts and   is 16 amperes, calculate   to the nearest hundredth of an ohm.

Accepted Answer

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E)    
A)    
B)    
C)    
D)    
E)

Question 9

Solve the problem by setting up and solving an appropriate inequality. Britney bowled 160 and 150 in her first two games. What must she bowl in the third game to have an average of at least 170 for the three games?

Accepted Answer

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B)    
C)    
D)    
E)    
A)    
B)    
C)    
D)    
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Question 10

Use an equation to solve the problem. A sport jacket that sells for $170 has a markup of $95. Find the wholesale price.

Accepted Answer

A)  $55 
B)  $80 
C)  $90 
D)  $75 
E)  $65 
A)  $55 
B)  $80 
C)  $90 
D)  $75 
E)  $65

Question 11

Use an equation to solve the problem. The average price of homes in one neighborhood decreased 8% since last year, a drop of $7,400. What was the average price of a home last year?

Accepted Answer

A)  $89,500 
B)  $90,500 
C)  $93,500 
D)  $92,500 
E)  $88,500 
A)  $89,500 
B)  $90,500 
C)  $93,500 
D)  $92,500 
E)  $88,500

Question 12

Tell whether the given number is a solution of the equation.

Accepted Answer

A)  restricted solution 
B)  solution 
C)  not a solution 
D)  conflicting solution 
E)  none of these 
A)  restricted solution 
B)  solution 
C)  not a solution 
D)  conflicting solution 
E)  none of these

Question 13

Cream is approximately 22% butterfat. How many gallons of cream must be mixed with milk testing at 2% butterfat to get 23 gallons of milk containing 6% butterfat? __________ gallons

Accepted Answer

The answer of Cream is approximately 22% butterfat. How many...

Question 14

Paint costing $21 per gallon is to be mixed with 5 gallons of paint thinner costing $3 per gallon to make a paint that can be sold for $16 per gallon. Refer to the table below and compute how much of the new paint mixture will be produced.   Paint     gal   Thinner     gal   Mixture     gal

Accepted Answer

A)  21 gal 
B)  14 gal 
C)  19 gal 
D)  20 gal 
E)  18 gal 
A)  21 gal 
B)  14 gal 
C)  19 gal 
D)  20 gal 
E)  18 gal

Question 15

Use an equation to solve the problem. Sales tax on a $11 compact disc is $0.55. At what rate is sales tax computed?

Accepted Answer

A)  9% 
B)  5% 
C)  4% 
D)  8% 
E)  6% 
A)  9% 
B)  5% 
C)  4% 
D)  8% 
E)  6%

Question 16

Solve the formula   for the variable   .

Accepted Answer

A)    
B)    
C)    
D)    
E)    
A)    
B)    
C)    
D)    
E)

Question 17

Solve the equation. 4 s + 5 = 41

Accepted Answer

A)  s = 17 
B)  s = 9 
C)  s = 4 
D)  s = 12 
E)  none of these 
A)  s = 17 
B)  s = 9 
C)  s = 4 
D)  s = 12 
E)  none of these

Question 18

The perimeter   of a rectangle with length   and width   is given by the formula   . Solve this formula for   . If the perimeter of a certain rectangle is 46.54 meters and its length is 16.25 meters, find its width.

Accepted Answer

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B)    
C)    
D)    
E)    
A)    
B)    
C)    
D)    
E)

Question 19

Use an equation to solve the problem. A sport jacket that sells for $170 has a markup of $80. Find the wholesale price.

Accepted Answer

A)  $70 
B)  $85 
C)  $75 
D)  $90 
E)  $100 
A)  $70 
B)  $85 
C)  $75 
D)  $90 
E)  $100

Question 20

Tell whether the given number is a solution of the equation.

Accepted Answer

A)  unqualified solution 
B)  removed solution 
C)  solution 
D)  not a solution 
E)  none of these 
A)  unqualified solution 
B)  removed solution 
C)  solution 
D)  not a solution 
E)  none of these

Use the division or the multiplication property of equality to solve . What is the result? __________

The amount A in an account is given by the formula A = p + i where p is the principal and i is the interest. How much interest was earned if an original deposit (the principal) of $4,450 has grown to be $4,720?

Tell whether the number is a solution of the equation.

Solve the formula for the variable r . Then substitute numbers i = 56 , p = 100, and t = 7 to find the variable's value.

A call to Tucson from a pay phone in Chicago cost 85 cents for the first minute and 27 cents for each additional minute or portion of a minute. If a student has $9.00 in change, how long can she talk?

Use an algebraic approach to solve the problem: Find a number such that one-half of the number is 7 less than two-thirds of the number.

The power lost when an electric current passes through a resistance is given by the formula . Solve for . If is 2,900 watts and is 16 amperes, calculate to the nearest hundredth of an ohm.

Solve the problem by setting up and solving an appropriate inequality. Britney bowled 160 and 150 in her first two games. What must she bowl in the third game to have an average of at least 170 for the three games?

Use an equation to solve the problem. A sport jacket that sells for $170 has a markup of $95. Find the wholesale price.

Use an equation to solve the problem. The average price of homes in one neighborhood decreased 8% since last year, a drop of $7,400. What was the average price of a home last year?

Tell whether the given number is a solution of the equation.

Cream is approximately 22% butterfat. How many gallons of cream must be mixed with milk testing at 2% butterfat to get 23 gallons of milk containing 6% butterfat? __________ gallons

Paint costing $21 per gallon is to be mixed with 5 gallons of paint thinner costing $3 per gallon to make a paint that can be sold for $16 per gallon. Refer to the table below and compute how much of the new paint mixture will be produced. Paint gal Thinner gal Mixture gal

Use an equation to solve the problem. Sales tax on a $11 compact disc is $0.55. At what rate is sales tax computed?

Solve the formula for the variable .

Solve the equation. 4 s + 5 = 41

The perimeter of a rectangle with length and width is given by the formula . Solve this formula for . If the perimeter of a certain rectangle is 46.54 meters and its length is 16.25 meters, find its width.

Use an equation to solve the problem. A sport jacket that sells for $170 has a markup of $80. Find the wholesale price.

Tell whether the given number is a solution of the equation.

Real Numbers and Their Basic Properties

Graphs; Equations of Lines; Functions; Variation

Polynomials

Factoring Polynomials and Solving Equations by Factoring

Rational Expressions and Equations; Ratio and Proportion

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Roots, Radical Expressions, and Radical Equations

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Exam 2: Equations and Inequalities

Use the division or the multiplication property of equality to solve . What is the result? __________

The amount A in an account is given by the formula A = p + i where p is the principal and i is the interest. How much interest was earned if an original deposit (the principal) of $4,450 has grown to be $4,720?

Tell whether the number is a solution of the equation.

Solve the formula for the variable r . Then substitute numbers i = 56 , p = 100, and t = 7 to find the variable's value.

A call to Tucson from a pay phone in Chicago cost 85 cents for the first minute and 27 cents for each additional minute or portion of a minute. If a student has $9.00 in change, how long can she talk?

Use an algebraic approach to solve the problem: Find a number such that one-half of the number is 7 less than two-thirds of the number.

The power lost when an electric current passes through a resistance is given by the formula . Solve for . If is 2,900 watts and is 16 amperes, calculate to the nearest hundredth of an ohm.

Solve the problem by setting up and solving an appropriate inequality. Britney bowled 160 and 150 in her first two games. What must she bowl in the third game to have an average of at least 170 for the three games?

Use an equation to solve the problem. A sport jacket that sells for $170 has a markup of $95. Find the wholesale price.

Use an equation to solve the problem. The average price of homes in one neighborhood decreased 8% since last year, a drop of $7,400. What was the average price of a home last year?

Tell whether the given number is a solution of the equation.

Cream is approximately 22% butterfat. How many gallons of cream must be mixed with milk testing at 2% butterfat to get 23 gallons of milk containing 6% butterfat? __________ gallons

Paint costing $21 per gallon is to be mixed with 5 gallons of paint thinner costing $3 per gallon to make a paint that can be sold for $16 per gallon. Refer to the table below and compute how much of the new paint mixture will be produced. Paint gal Thinner gal Mixture gal

Use an equation to solve the problem. Sales tax on a $11 compact disc is $0.55. At what rate is sales tax computed?

Solve the formula for the variable .

Solve the equation. 4 s + 5 = 41

The perimeter of a rectangle with length and width is given by the formula . Solve this formula for . If the perimeter of a certain rectangle is 46.54 meters and its length is 16.25 meters, find its width.

Use an equation to solve the problem. A sport jacket that sells for $170 has a markup of $80. Find the wholesale price.

Tell whether the given number is a solution of the equation.

Real Numbers and Their Basic Properties

Graphs; Equations of Lines; Functions; Variation

Polynomials

Factoring Polynomials and Solving Equations by Factoring

Rational Expressions and Equations; Ratio and Proportion

Systems of Linear Equations and Inequalities in Two Variables

Roots, Radical Expressions, and Radical Equations

Quadratic Equations, Quadratic Functions, and Complex Numbers

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