Pre-Algebra Chapter 1 Test Study Guide

Name ____________________________________ Date ______________ Period ____________

Directions: Choose an answer and write the letter to the answer on the line.

________ 1. Which of the following statements is true?



A. -13 > -7



B. 11 < 3


C. 4 > 9




D. -1 > -2


________ 2. The product of (-2)(-5)(-4)(-15)(-6) is:



A. positive



B. negative


C. zero







________ 3. In which quadrant does the point (-3, -100) lie?



A. I




B. II


C. III




D. IV


________ 4. Evaluate a + b, for a = 19, b = 5.



A. 14




B. 24


C. -14




D. -9


________5. Which is different?



A. 6 16




B. 6 + -16


C. -6 + (-16)



D. - | 16 6 |


Directions: For #6-9, write an expression for each phrase on the line.

1. a number y decreased by 1
________________________________

2. four less than twice a number r
________________________________

3. the quotient of a number w and -3 ________________________________

4. the number of minutes in x hours ________________________________

Directions: For #10-13, evaluate each expression if a = 4, b = -6, c = 3 and d = -9.

10. 2a + 3




11. 11 - d







12. | d + c |




13. abc d







Directions: For #14-25, simplify each expression.

14. -| -18 |


15. -4 + (-6)


16. -10 (-8)






17. 2(-12)


18. 6 + 3 5 3


19. 9 + (2 6) 7 7






20. -72 (-9)


21. 3 | 8 (-3) |

22. 40 + -18






23. -5(-5)


24. -60



25. -50 30





-6

Directions: For #26-27, write the rule for continuing each pattern. Then find the next two terms.

26. 13, 7, 1, -5, -11,


27. a + 1, 2a + 5, 3a + 9, 4a + 13,

Rule:__________________________________
Rule:____________________________________





Next two terms: ____________, ____________ Next two terms: _____________, _____________


Directions: For #28-30, determine if the conjecture is true of false. Circle T or F.

28. The following product is positive. (-2)(-4)(-1)(5)(-2)(0)(9)(-2)(-3)(4)(5)
T

F

29. The absolute value of a number is always its positive.


T

F

30. When subtracting integers, always keep, change, change.

T

F


Directions: For # 31-33, write the ordered pairs for points A, B and C on the coordinate plane and
identify where they are located (what quadrant or on what axis).





Coordinates

Location






Point A: ( , )
________________






Point B: ( , )
________________

Point C: ( , )
________________

C
B

Directions: For # 34, plot each point on the coordinate plane. Be sure to label the points with the
appropriate letter.

34. A (0,3)
B (-5,-6)

C (2,3)

D (3,0)

Name ______________________________________

APPLICATION. Calculators are allowed for this portion of the assessment only.

BMI, or Body Mass Index, uses the formula
and weights (w).

35. Calculate the BMI of Jimmy Rollins.

to calculate BMI for different heights (h)

36. If a healthy adult has a BMI between 18 and 25, how many pounds would Jimmy Rollins have to
lose to get his BMI under 25? Show your calculation to support your answer.








37. Amy has a BMI of 19. Come up with two possible height and weight combinations that would
result in a BMI of 19.


Height (inches)

Weight (pounds)

Body Mass Index (BMI)

19
19