College Algebra Tutorial 48: Practice Test On Tutorials 42 - 47
College Algebra Tutorial 48: Practice Test On Tutorials 42 - 47
College Algebra
Tutorial 48:
Practice Test on Tutorials 42 - 47
Learning Objectives
Note that I can not guarantee you will pass your test after going though any
of the tutorials in this website or this practice test. However, it will
definitely help you to understand the topics covered better.
Disclaimer:
WTAMU and Kim Peppard are not responsible for how a student does on
any test or any class for any reason including not being able to access the
website due to any technology problems.
Introduction
It is important to note that chances are I'm not your math instructor. You need to
check with your math teacher as to things like when your next math test is
and what it covers. It may cover more material on the test than what is in
this practice test. Just note that there are other practice tests at this website. So,
after finding out what is on your test (if you have one) do the practice test(s)
problems that go with the test you are preparing for. If you are not in a class or
are not having a test soon, this practice test is still good practice to go through
and check to make sure you are understanding this material before moving on -
kind of like a spot check. The material on this practice test goes with Tutorial
42: Exponential Functions, Tutorial 43: Logarithmic Functions, Tutorial
44: Logarithmic Properties, Tutorial 45: Exponential Equations, and
Tutorial 46: Logarithmic Equations.
Also note that your teacher may word the problems on their test a little
differently, may have some different kinds of problems, or may have a
different number of problems than what is in this practice test. Again, since
I'm probably not your math instructor, I don't know exactly how your teacher
will set up your math test. Just note that these problems will help you build an
understanding of the concepts presented and the terms used in math problems.
If you have an understanding of the problems instead of just memorizing
them, then you should do fine on these concepts, no matter how the test is
set up.
1. Work through problems. If you are in a class, you should have done
this on completion of any homework you have done. For anyone, you
can accomplish this by doing the practice problems found in each
tutorial.
2. Check work on problems. The practice problems in each tutorial have
links to the answers to them so you can instantly check how you are
doing. Also, in most math books, the odd answers are found in the back
of the book.
3. Review concepts. Whether you got the problems right or wrong, make
sure you review over them. If you did get a problem wrong, make sure
you either review that concept in it's respective tutorial or ask your math
teacher about it. If you don't ask about a problem before a test, you are
going to kick yourself when it comes up on the test.
Make sure that you read the directions carefully, you wouldn't believe how
many points get taken off math tests for people not following directions.
Pace yourself. You do not have to be the first one done to do well on the test.
Do not panic if there is still time left to take the test and others are turning it in.
Sometimes that means they do not know the material and left some of the
answers blank. Do not worry about anyone else but yourself.
Don't rush through a problem. Another thing that math teachers take points
off for are careless mistakes made by people that rush through a problem. When
those students get their tests back, they bonk themselves on the head at some of
the things that got counted wrong, things that they knew how to do.
Check your answers. If you have time, go back and check your answers.
Good luck on your test. If you are taking a math test soon, good luck on it. I
know you are going to do great!!!
Practice Test
1a.
1b.
Problem 2a: Find the 1) compound amount AND 2) the compound interest
for the given investment and rate.
Problem 3a: Find the accumulated value for the given investment and rate.
4a. 4b.
5a.
5b.
6a.
6b.
Problems 7a - 7b: Graph the following functions.
7a. 7b.
8a.
8b.
9a.
9b.
10a. 10b.
Problems 11a - 11c: Solve the given exponential equation. Round your
answer to two decimal places.
11a. 11b.
11c.
Problems 12a - 12b: Solve the logarithmic equation. Round your answer
to two decimal places.
12a. 12b.
Now you are ready to check the answers to your practice test:
The following are web pages that can assist you in the topics that were
covered on this page:
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Last revised on March 22, 2004 by Kim Peppard.