MAT 0213.

010 - Intermediate Algebra -Fall 2008 Chapter 13 Test

MULTIPLE CHOICE. Choose the one alternative that best completes the statement or answers the question.

Decide whether or not the ordered pair is a solution of the system.

1) (-3, 4) 1)
x+ y=1
x - y = -7
A) No B) Yes

2) (1, -4) 2)
x + y = -5
x-y=3
A) No B) Yes

Solve graphically.
3) -2x + 4y = 6 3)
4x + 3y = 54

A) No solution B) (-2, 62) C) (9, 6) D) (6, 9)

4) 3x + 5y = 58 4)
-2x + 4y = 20

A) No solution B) (6, 8) C) (8, 6) D) (3, 26)

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MAT 0213.010 - Intermediate Algebra -Fall 2008 Chapter 13 Test
Solve using either the substitution method or the elimination method.
5) x + y = 10 5)
y = 4x - 5
A) (2, 10) B) (7, 3) C) (4, 7) D) (3, 7)

6) x + y = -9 6)
x - y = -5
A) No solution B) (7, -1) C) (-8, -1) D) (-7, -2)

7) 9x + 8y = 18 7)
-5x + 4y = -10
A) No solution B) (2, 1) C) (2, 0) D) (1, 1)

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MAT 0213.010 - Intermediate Algebra -Fall 2008 Chapter 13 Test
Solve the problem.
8) Best Rentals charges a daily fee plus a mileage fee for renting its cars. Barney was charged $78 for 3 8)
days and 300 miles, while Mary was charged $139 for 5 days and 600 miles. What does Best Rental
charge per day and per mile?
A) $17 per day and 9 per mile B) $9 per day and 17 per mile
C) $18 per day and 10 per mile D) $16 per day and 10 per mile

9) A contractor mixes concrete from bags of pre-mix for small jobs. How many bags with 6% cement 9)
should he mix with 6 bags of 11% cement to produce a mix containing 8% cement?
A) 15 bags B) 9 bags C) 20 bags D) 11 bags

10) Ron and Kathy are ticket-sellers at their class play, Ron handling student tickets that sell for $2.00 10)
each and Kathy selling adult tickets for $6.50 each. If their total income for 28 tickets was $132.50,
how many did Ron sell?
A) 11 tickets B) 17 tickets C) 22 tickets D) 13 tickets

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MAT 0213.010 - Intermediate Algebra -Fall 2008 Chapter 13 Test
SHORT ANSWER. Write the word or phrase that best completes each statement or answers the question.

Solve using either the substitution method or the elimination method.

11) 7x + 5y = -21 11)
-2x + 2y = 6

Solve using either the substitution method or the elimination method.

12) 5 x - y = 27 12)
3x + y = 21