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Real Number Properties, Solving Rational Equations, Mixing Problems, Circles, Lines, Interval Notation

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PreCal, Test 1

Real Number Properties, Solving Rational Equations, Mixing Problems, Circles, Lines, Interval Notation

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Math 115 Test 1


Directions: Please write your answers, with all appropriate work, in the spaces
provided. Answers given without work shown will be counted incorrect. You may use
the backs of the pages if you require some space for scratchwork or brainstorming. No
calculators are permitted on this examination.

1. Match each of the following to the name of the real-number property exhibited. (3
points each)
(a + b) + c = a + (b + c) distributive property
a + b = b + a commutative property
a(b + c) = ab + ac associative property
2. Simplify each of the following. (6 points each)
(a)

a
2
b
1
ab

3
(b)

8x
8
3. Indicate the solution set of each of the following equations. (7 points each)
(a)
x
x 2
= 3
(b) x
2
4 = 3x
4. Given 20 ounces of a 20% (1/5 th) H
2
SO
4
solution, how many ounces of a 50%
H
2
SO
4
solution would need to be mixed with the 20 ounce batch to achieve a
solution that is 40% (2/5 ths) H
2
SO
4
? (12 points)
5. What is the radius and center of the circle x
2
+ y
2
2y = 0? (8 points)
6. Given the points (1, 4) and (3, 1), complete each of the following. (7 points each)
(a) Find the distance between the points.
(b) Find the midpoint between the points.
(c) Find an equation of the line passing through the points in point-slope form.
7. If we attempt to solve the equation ax
2
+ bx + c = 0 for x, then the quadratic
formula states that the real and complex solutions are given by: (10 points)
8. Solve each of the following inequalities and give the solution sets in interval notation.
Write as a single interval, if possible. (7 points each)
(a) 2x 4 2
(b) |2x 4| 2

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