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Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
____ 1. –
A. –0.625 C. – 0.58
B. 0.625 D. –1.6
5
4
3 7 1 6
____ 2.
A. 1 31 C. 1
42 3
B. 6 23 D. 5 17
42 42
A. 15 C. 24
B. 16 D. 25
3
____ 4. 4
A. 7.5% C. 30%
B. 75% D. 133.33%
Write a percent proportion to solve each problem. Then solve. Round to the nearest tenth if necessary.
A. 10.44 C. 707.3
B. 10.7 D. 1070.1
A. 12.16 C. 121.6
B. 47.5 D. 152.0
Find each percent of change. Round to the nearest tenth if necessary. State whether the percent of change is
an increase or a decrease.
____ 8. The list shows the ages of 12 people selected at random at a carnival. What is the most common interval of
attendance ages?
Attendance Ages
11 13 8 33
45 7 10 13
14 3 14 16
A. 310 C. 2130
B. 1120 D. 3140
2 -5
____ 10.
A. –3.2 C. 2.2
B. –1.4 D. 1.4
–5 –4 –3 –2 –1 1 2 3 4 5 x
–1
L
–2
–3
M
–4
P
–5
____ 11. M
A. (5,–5) C. (0,–4)
B. (–4,0) D. (–3,–2)
____ 12. P
A. (–3,–2) C. (5,–5)
B. (–5,5) D. (0,–4)
____ 13. Find the function value.
if
A. –9 C. –18
B. –16 D. –30
____ 14.
A. y
C. y
5 5
4 4
3 3
2 2
1 1
–5 –4 –3 –2 –1 1 2 3 4 5 x –5 –4 –3 –2 –1 1 2 3 4 5 x
–1 –1
–2 –2
–3 –3
–4 –4
–5 –5
B. y
D. y
5 5
4 4
3 3
2 2
1 1
–5 –4 –3 –2 –1 1 2 3 4 5 x –5 –4 –3 –2 –1 1 2 3 4 5 x
–1 –1
–2 –2
–3 –3
–4 –4
–5 –5
____ 15.
A. y
C. y
5 5
4 4
3 3
2 2
1 1
–5 –4 –3 –2 –1 1 2 3 4 5 x –5 –4 –3 –2 –1 1 2 3 4 5 x
–1 –1
–2 –2
–3 –3
–4 –4
–5 –5
B. y
D. y
5 5
4 4
3 3
2 2
1 1
–5 –4 –3 –2 –1 1 2 3 4 5 x –5 –4 –3 –2 –1 1 2 3 4 5 x
–1 –1
–2 –2
–3 –3
–4 –4
–5 –5
4 4
3 3
2 2
1 1
–5 –4 –3 –2 –1 1 2 3 4 5 x –5 –4 –3 –2 –1 1 2 3 4 5 x
–1 –1
–2 –2
–3 –3
–4 –4
–5 –5
B. y
D. y
5 5
4 4
3 3
2 2
1 1
–5 –4 –3 –2 –1 1 2 3 4 5 x –5 –4 –3 –2 –1 1 2 3 4 5 x
–1 –1
–2 –2
–3 –3
–4 –4
–5 –5
90
80
70
Distance (ft)
60
50
40
30
20
10
5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 x
Time (s)
____ 17.
A. C.
– –2
B. D.
2
Graph each equation using the slope and the y-intercept.
1
____ 18. y = 3 x + 2
A. y
C. y
5 5
4 4
3 3
2 2
1 1
–5 –4 –3 –2 –1 1 2 3 4 5 x –5 –4 –3 –2 –1 1 2 3 4 5 x
–1 –1
–2 –2
–3 –3
–4 –4
–5 –5
B. y
D. y
5 5
4 4
3 3
2 2
1 1
–5 –4 –3 –2 –1 1 2 3 4 5 x –5 –4 –3 –2 –1 1 2 3 4 5 x
–1 –1
–2 –2
–3 –3
–4 –4
–5 –5
A. 22 C. 2
B. –22 D. –2
____ 21.
A. –77 C. 11
7
B. 7 D. 77
11
____ 22. Ray spent $52 on kitchenware and left with $35. Which equation determines the amount Ray started with, d?
A. ; $17.00 C. ; $87.00
B. ; $87.00 D. ; $17.00
____ 23.
A. C.
B. D.
____ 24.
A. C.
B. D.
A. C.
B. D.
A. C.
B. D.
____ 27. The lightbulb must be at least 60 watts.
A. C.
B. D.
____ 28. j 0
A. 0
B. 0
C. 0
D. 0
A. x 7 C. x 11
B. x –11 D. x –7
6
____ 30. Solve 7 + y 5.
A. 1 C. 2
4 4
y 7 y 7
B. 6 D. 1
5 4
y 7 y 7
A.
6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24
B.
–46 –44 –42 –40 –38 –36 –34 –32 –30 –28 –26
C.
–46 –44 –42 –40 –38 –36 –34 –32 –30 –28 –26
D.
6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24
A. m 4 C. m 256
B. m 4 D. m 256
A.
2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18
B.
2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18
C.
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16
D.
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16
A.
–6.5 –6 –5.5 –5 –4.5 –4 –3.5 –3 –2.5 –2 –1.5
B.
–6 –5.5 –5 –4.5 –4 –3.5 –3 –2.5 –2 –1.5
C.
–26 –24 –22 –20 –18 –16 –14 –12 –10 –8 –6 –4 –2 0 2
D.
–28 –26 –24 –22 –20 –18 –16 –14 –12 –10 –8 –6 –4 –2 0
A.
–2 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26
B.
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24
C.
–2 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22
D.
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28
Semester Exam: Pre-Algebra
Answer Section
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. ANS: A
Any fraction can be expressed as a decimal by dividing the numerator by the denominator. You can use bar
notation to indicate repeating digits.
Feedback
A Correct!
B Are you remembering the rules for dividing signed numbers?
C Did you use a math operation?
D Is that answer reasonable?
Feedback
A Correct!
B Is that the product?
C Did you rename the fractions correctly?
D Is that the sum of the numbers?
PTS: 1 DIF: Average REF: Lesson 1-1 OBJ: 1-1.5 Subtract rational numbers.
STA: MA.8.A.6.4 TOP: Subtract mixed numbers with unlike denominators.
KEY: Mixed numbers | Unlike denominators
3. ANS: D
Look for a pattern. Each figure has the number of stars as the number of the figure squared. Figure 2 has 4
stars and Figure 3 has 9 stars. Figure 4 will have 16 stars and Figure 5 will have 25 stars.
Feedback
A Draw Figure 4 and 5 to make it clearer.
B This is the number of stars in Figure 4, not Figure 5.
C Check your calculations.
D Correct!
Feedback
A Percent means per hundred.
B Correct!
C Percent means per hundred.
D Remember to divide the numerator by the denominator.
Feedback
A Do not estimate the percent.
B Correct!
C Is 87 the whole or the part?
D Remember to change the percent to a fraction.
Feedback
A Remember to change the percent to the appropriate decimal.
B Is 76 the percentage or the base?
C Correct!
D Remember to use the percent equation.
Feedback
A Is the change an increase or decrease?
B Remember to divide by the original number.
C Is the change an increase or decrease?
D Correct!
Feedback
A This is the second most common age group but not the first.
B Correct!
C No, there is nobody in this age group.
D There is only one person in this age group.
Feedback
A You are forgetting the variable, x.
B Correct!
C You are multiplying the x and 5 by 2.
D You are forgetting the constant, 5.
Feedback
A Only multiply 1 by 2.
B Correct!
C Make sure you are adding –1 and –8 and not subtracting.
D Switch the sign you are using when you divide by 5.
Feedback
A You have chosen the wrong point.
B You have the x and y values reversed.
C Correct!
D You have chosen the wrong point.
Feedback
A You have chosen the wrong ordered pair and the values are reversed.
B You have the x and y values reversed.
C Correct!
D You have chosen the wrong ordered pair.
Feedback
A You have switched the constant and the coefficient.
B Correct!
C You are forgetting to add the constant.
D Check your order of operations.
PTS: 1 DIF: Average REF: Lesson 2-3 OBJ: 2-3.1 Complete function tables.
STA: MA.8.A.1.1 | MA.8.A.1.5
14. ANS: D
The equation of a line is given as , where m is the slope of the line and b is the y-intercept, plotted
as (0, b). Use the equation given to plot the y-intercept, and use the slope given to plot other points on the line.
Remember that slope is rise over run. Connect the plotted points to graph the equation.
Feedback
A Do not use the opposite of the y-intercept from the equation in the graph.
B You have switched the slope and y-intercept.
C Remember that slope is rise over run.
D Correct!
Feedback
A Correct!
B You have switched the slope and y-intercept.
C Remember that slope is rise over run.
D Do not use the opposite of the y-intercept from the equation in the graph.
Feedback
A Correct!
B Does this function have a constant rate of change?
C This graph is of two curves.
D This graph is of a curve.
Choose any two points on the line and find the rate of change between them. (25, 30) and (15, 50); =–
= –2
Feedback
A To find the rate of change, the change of y goes over the change in x.
B Watch your sign! To find the rate of change, the change of y goes over the change in x.
C Correct!
D Watch your sign!
–5 –4 –3 –2 –1 1 2 3 4 5 x
–1
–2
–3
–4
–5
Feedback
A What is the y-intercept of the function?
B Correct!
C Make sure the slope of your linear function has the correct sign.
D Make sure you are using the correct slope.
Feedback
A What operation is indicated by the keyword "less?"
B Correct!
C What operation is indicated by the keyword "less?"
D Reread the sentence. Which term is being subtracted?
Feedback
A Be careful with your signs!
B Correct!
C Use subtraction to undo addition on the left side of the equation.
D Use subtraction to undo addition on the left side of the equation.
Feedback
A Be careful with your signs!
B Use the Multiplication Property of Equality to undo division on the right side of the
equation.
C Use the Multiplication Property of Equality to undo division on the right side of the
equation.
D Correct!
Feedback
A The money spent needs to be subtracted from the initial amount. Apply the Addition
Property of Equality instead of the Subtraction Property of Equality to solve the
equation.
B Correct!
C The money spent needs to be subtracted from the initial amount.
D Apply the Addition Property of Equality instead of the Subtraction Property of Equality
to solve the equation.
Feedback
A Division undoes multiplication.
B Correct!
C Check your subtraction for an error.
D Subtraction undoes addition.
PTS: 1 DIF: Average REF: Lesson 4-2 OBJ: 4-2.1 Solve two-step equations.
STA: MA.8.A.4.2 TOP: Solve two-step equations with negative coefficients.
KEY: Two-step equations | Solving equations
24. ANS: D
Add or subtract; then divide.
Feedback
A Division undoes multiplication.
B Subtraction undoes addition.
C Check your subtraction for an error.
D Correct!
PTS: 1 DIF: Average REF: Lesson 4-2 OBJ: 4-2.1 Solve two-step equations.
STA: MA.8.A.4.2 TOP: Solve two-step equations with negative coefficients.
KEY: Two-step equations | Solving equations
25. ANS: B
You must complete more than 30 jumping-jacks. Thirty is not included in the statement.
Feedback
A Reread the statement.
B Correct!
C Should you do less than or equal to 30 jumping-jacks?
D Is 30 jumping-jacks included?
PTS: 1 DIF: Basic REF: Lesson 4-3 OBJ: 4-3.1 Write inequalities.
STA: MA.8.A.4.2 TOP: Write inequalities. KEY: Write inequalities | Inequalities
26. ANS: A
The stadium will hold less than 25,000. Twenty-five thousand is not included in the statement.
Feedback
A Correct!
B Will the stadium hold over 25,000?
C Should the statement include 25,000?
D Can the stadium hold 25,000 or more people?
PTS: 1 DIF: Average REF: Lesson 4-3 OBJ: 4-3.1 Write inequalities.
STA: MA.8.A.4.2 TOP: Write inequalities. KEY: Write inequalities | Inequalities
27. ANS: D
The lightbulb has a minimum of 60 watts. Sixty is included in the statement.
Feedback
A Can the lightbulb be less than 60 watts?
B Can the lightbulb be 60 watts?
C Can the lightbulb be 60 watts or less?
D Correct!
PTS: 1 DIF: Average REF: Lesson 4-3 OBJ: 4-3.1 Write inequalities.
STA: MA.8.A.4.2 TOP: Write inequalities. KEY: Write inequalities | Inequalities
28. ANS: C
Is there an underline underneath the inequality? If so, the point should be filled in. The arrow should point left
if the variable is less than the number. The arrow should point right if the arrow is greater than the number.
Feedback
A Is the graph in the correct direction?
B Should the point be filled in?
C Correct!
D Should the point be filled in?
PTS: 1 DIF: Basic REF: Lesson 4-3 OBJ: 4-3.2 Graph inequalities.
STA: MA.8.A.4.2 TOP: Graph inequalities. KEY: Inequalities | Graphing inequalities
29. ANS: C
Use the Addition Property of Inequality: add 2 to each side of the inequality to solve for x.
Feedback
A Perform the inverse of subtraction to each side of the inequality to solve for x.
B Be careful adding and subtracting negative numbers.
C Correct!
D Pay attention to the signs when adding and subtracting negative numbers.
Feedback
A Correct!
B Be careful adding and subtracting negative numbers.
C Perform the inverse of addition to each side of the inequality to solve for y.
D Pay attention to the signs when adding and subtracting negative numbers.
Feedback
A Apply the Subtraction Property of Inequality instead of Addition Property of Inequality.
B Correct!
C Draw a closed dot at –40 since the inequality is “greater than or equal to.”
D Apply the Subtraction Property of Inequality instead of Addition Property of Inequality.
Draw a closed dot at –40 since the inequality is “greater than or equal to.”
Feedback
A Did you check the signs? Only reverse the inequality sign if you are dividing by a
negative number.
B Correct!
C Perform the inverse of multiplication to each side of the inequality to solve for m.
D Perform the inverse of multiplication to each side of the inequality to solve for m.
Feedback
A Check the sign of the inequality. The arrow needs to be to the left. Draw a closed dot at
6 since the inequality is “less than or equal to”.
B Check the sign of the inequality. The arrow needs to be to the left.
C Correct!
D Draw a closed dot at 6 since the inequality is “less than or equal to”.
Feedback
A You need to apply the Addition Property of Inequality and the Multiplication Property
of Inequality.
B You need to apply the Addition Property of Inequality and the Multiplication Property
of Inequality. Check the inequality symbol. It gets reversed only when
multiplied/divided by a negative number.
C Check the inequality symbol. It gets reversed only when multiplied/divided by a
negative number.
D Correct!
Feedback
A Check the inequality symbol. It gets reversed when divided by a negative number.
B You need to apply the Subtraction Property of Inequality instead of the Addition
Property of Inequality.
C You need to apply the Subtraction Property of Inequality instead of the Addition
Property of Inequality. Check the inequality symbol. It gets reversed when divided by a
negative number.
D Correct!