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Given $x > 0$, simplify the expression $\frac{\sqrt{9x^2 - 4\sqrt{x^3}}}{3 - 4\sqrt{x}}$.

  • $2x$
  • $x$ (correct)
  • $x\sqrt{x}$
  • $-x$

Rationalize the denominator of the expression $\frac{3 - \sqrt{3}}{2 + \sqrt{3}} - 9$.

  • $-5\sqrt{3}$ (correct)
  • $-2\sqrt{3}$
  • $9\sqrt{3}$
  • $5\sqrt{3}$

Determine the domain of the function $f(x) = \frac{2}{\sqrt{x - 5}} - 4$.

  • $x > 5$ (correct)
  • $x \le 5$
  • $x < 5$
  • $x \ge 5$

What is the derivative of the function $f(x) = x^{-2}$?

<p>$2x^{-3}$ (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Solve for $x$ in the equation $\frac{1}{x-6} = \frac{3}{5x+1}$.

<p>$\frac{19}{2}$ (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Find $\lim_{x \to 1} \frac{x-1}{\sqrt{x^2 - 1}}$.

<p>$0$ (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Solve for $x$ in the inequality $\frac{x}{3} + \frac{1}{6} \ge \frac{x}{2} + \frac{2}{3}$.

<p>$x \le 3$ (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Solve for $x$ in the inequality $x^2 - 3x < 4$.

<p>$-1 &lt; x &lt; 4$ (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Amy charged $500 on her credit card, paid $100, then charged an additional $70. She was then charged 2% interest on her entire balance. How much interest was she charged?

<p>$9.40 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the average of the following numbers: 2, 4, 6, 8?

<p>5 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Simplifying Radical Expressions

Simplify algebraic expressions involving radicals by factoring and applying the properties of radicals to combine like terms.

Rationalizing Denominators

Rationalizing the denominator involves eliminating any radicals from the denominator of a fraction. This is typically done by multiplying the numerator and denominator by the conjugate of the denominator.

Domain of a Function

The domain of a function is the set of all possible input values (x-values) for which the function is defined. With square roots, ensure the expression inside the square root is non-negative.

Power Rule (Derivatives)

The power rule states that the derivative of (x^n) is (nx^{n-1}). In other words, multiply by the exponent and reduce the exponent by one.

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Solving Inequalities

Solving an inequality finds the range of values for a variable that makes the inequality true. Treat it like solving an equation but consider how the inequality changes when multiplying or dividing by a negative number.

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Midpoint Formula

To find the midpoint of a line segment given the coordinates of its endpoints, average the x-coordinates and average the y-coordinates.

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Number of Subsets

The number of subsets of a set with n elements is (2^n). This includes the empty set and the set itself.

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Fraction of Work Remaining

Combine the fractions that the contractor has done, and subtract the fractions value from 1 (the whole job)

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Average (Mean)

The average (or mean) is calculated by adding all the numbers in a set and then dividing by the number of numbers in the set: Average = Sum of numbers / Number of numbers.

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Derivative of a constant

The derivative of a constant is zero. This is because a constant function has a slope of zero everywhere.

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Study Notes

  • The test duration is 60 minutes.
  • Calculators are not allowed for use during the test.
  • The test consists of twenty multiple-choice questions.

Question 1

  • Requires simplification of the radical expression (√(9x²-4√x³))/(3-4√x), where x > 0.
  • The answer is x.

Question 2

  • Asks to rationalize the denominator of (3-√3)/(2+√3)-9.
  • Yields -5√3.

Question 3

  • Inquires about the domain of the function f(x) = 2/√(x-5)-4 .
  • The domain is x > 5.

Question 4

  • Asks for the derivative of f(x) = x⁻².
  • -2x⁻¹ is the answer.

Question 5

  • Requires solving for x in the equation 1/(x-6) = 3/(5x+1).
  • The answer is 19/2.

Question 6

  • Requires finding the limit as x approaches 1 of (x-1)/√(x²-1).
  • The answer is 0.

Question 7

  • Asks to solve for x in the inequality x/3 >= 1/3 + 2/3.
  • x ≥ 3 is the answer.

Question 8

  • Solve for x the inequality x² - 3x < 4.
  • The range for x is -1 < x < 4.

Question 9

  • Amy's initial balance was $500, paid $100. Later, she charged an additionall $70 and was charged 2% interest in total balance.
  • The amount of interest charged as $9.40.

Question 10

  • Asks for the average of the numbers 2, 4, 6, 8.
  • The average is 5.

Question 11

  • Jack's daily earnings varied: $50, $40, $30 (Wed), $30 (Thurs), and $100 on Friday.
  • The variance of Jack's daily income is 850.

Question 12

  • Given that A and B are independent events with P(A) = P(B) = 0.5, finds P(A ∪ B).
  • P(A ∪ B) is 0.75.

Question 13

  • The equation of the line with a slope of -5, passing through (0,8).
  • y = -5x + 8 is the correct equation.

Question 14

  • A lawn service operates within a 30-mile radius; the equation representing the service area with the office at (0,0).
  • x² + y² = 900 is the equation.

Question 15

  • Finding the midpoint of the segment connecting points A(-a, -b) and B(7a, -7b).
  • The midpoint is (3a, -4b).

Question 16

  • Finds the length of [TV] given the image.
  • The length of [TV] is 11.

Question 17

  • Finding the number of subsets for the set {a, b, c, d}.
  • There are 16.

Question 18

  • A contractor completes 2/9 of a job, another completes 1/3, find the unfinished fraction.
  • The unfinished fraction of the job is 4/9.

Question 19

  • A worker earns $4/hour for 40 hours, overtime is double. A $200 payment means finding overtime hours.
  • He worked 5 hours of overtime.

Question 20

  • Eric's bank statement details: $724.12 previous balance; $123.18 and $85.26 deposits, checks for $38.12 and $117.98, and a $15 service charge.
  • The present balance is $761.46.

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