MAT 0213.

010 - Intermediate Algebra -Fall 2008 Chapter 8 Test

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TRUE/FALSE. Write 'T' if the statement is true and 'F' if the statement is false.

1) A solution to an equation is a value that makes the equation true. 1)

2) All equations have at least one solution. 2)

3) No equation has more than one solution. 3)

MULTIPLE CHOICE. Choose the one alternative that best completes the statement or answers the question.

Solve the equation using the addition principle.

4) 10 = -17 + z 4)
A) -27 B) 27 C) 7 D) -7

Solve using the multiplication principle.

4
5) - k = - 8 5)
7
A) 2 B) 3 C) -2 D) 14

Solve.
6) 6(x + 1) + 12 = 5(x + 2) + 11 6)
A) 17 B) 3 C) 12 D) 7

7) 4x - 5 + 5x - 5 = 6x + 3x + 10 7)
A) 0 B) 10
C) All real numbers D) No solution

8) 3(2g - 17) - 6g + 51 = 0 8)
A) -2 B) 2
C) All real numbers D) No solution

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w+y+z
9) x = for y 9)
8
A) y = x - w - z - 8 B) y = 8x - 8w - 8z
C) y = 8x + w + z D) y = 8x - w - z

Solve the problem. Round to the nearest hundredth, if necessary.

10) What is 70% of 20? 10)
A) 7 B) 14 C) 12.5 D) 4

Graph the inequality.

11) -1 x < 3 11)

A)

B)

C)

D)

Solve using the addition and multiplication principles.

x
12) + 14 9 12)
2
A) {x x -10} B) {x x 7} C) {x x < -8} D) {x x -10}

Solve.
13) A 297-foot rope is cut into three pieces. The second piece is twice as long as the first. The third 13)
piece is 4 times as long as the second. How long is each piece of rope?
A) First: 37 ft; second: 74 ft; third: 186 ft B) First: 42 ft; second: 85 ft; third: 339 ft
C) First: 27 ft; second: 54 ft; third: 216 ft D) First: 37 ft; second: 74 ft; third: 297 ft

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Solve the problem.

14) If a sweater sells for $48 after a 25% markdown, what was its original price? 14)
A) $56 B) $60 C) $64 D) $72

15) If p + 2q = 14 and q = 12 - 3p , then p = 15)

A) -2 B) -1 C) 1 D) 2

16) If x + 4y = 6 and x = 2y , then which is greater 16)

A) x B) y
C) they are the same D) can't tell

17) Which is greater, 16% of 30 or 15% of 31 ? 17)

A) 16% of 30 B) 15% of 31
C) they are the same D) can't tell

18) At Blinky Burgers, two hamburgers and five orders of French fries cost the same as four 18)
hamburgers and two orders of French fries. If the restaurant charges $1.50 for a single order of
French fries, how much does it charge for two hamburgers?
A) $2.25 B) $3.00 C) $4.50 D) $5.00

19) Last year Julie's annual salary was $20,000. This year's raise brings her to an annual salary of 19)
$25,000. If she gets the same percent raise every year, what will her salary be next year?
A) $27,500 B) $30,000 C) $31,250 D) $32,500

p-q 2 q
20) If = , then =? 20)
p 7 p
2 5 7
A) B) C) 1 D)
5 7 2