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College Algebra
Tutorial 24:
Practice Test on Tutorials 14 - 23

Learning Objectives

After completing this tutorial, you should be able to:

1. Take a test on topics covered in tutorials 14 - 23 in this website.

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
14: Linear Equation in One Variable, Tutorial 15: Equations with
Rational Expressions, Tutorial 16: Formulas and Applications, Tutorial
17: Quadratic Equations, Tutorial 18: Solving Polynomial Equations by
Factoring, Tutorial 19: Rational Equations and Equations Involving
Rational Exponents, Tutorial 20: Equations that are Quadratic in Form,
Tutorial 21: Absolute Value Equations, Tutorial 22: Linear Inequalities,
Tutorial 23: Quadratic and Rational Inequalities.

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.

Steps to Studying for a Math Test

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.

4. Work through problems as if you were taking the test - no notes,

book, webpages, etc. This practice test is a perfect way to do that. After
taking this practice test, check your answers by clicking on the link
to the answer key found at the bottom of the practice test (before the
'need extra help on these topics' section)
 During the Test

It is to your benefit to show as much of the work as possible on the problems

that have several steps involved.

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.

Remember to breathe!!!! I know some of you are scared to death at the

thought of having to take a math test of any kind. For you guys, try to relax and
don't forget to breathe. (Even if you aren't scared to take a math test, it is
probably a good idea to remember to breathe, I wouldn't want you to pass out
during the test)

Good luck on your test. If you are taking a math test soon, good luck on it.

Practice Test

Problems 1a - 1c: Solve the given equation and determine whether the
equation is an identity, a conditional equation or an inconsistent equation.

1a.
1b.

1c.
Problems 2a - 2b: Solve the given equation.

2a. 2b.

Problems 3a - 3c: Solve the given word problem.

3a. In last week’s football game, Ralph scored 6 less than twice what
Tommy scored. The sum of their scores is 30. How many points did
Ralph and Tommy score individually?

3b. The ages of three sisters are three even consecutive integers. If the
sum of the 1st, four times the 2nd, and twice the 3rd is 86, what are the
three ages?

3c. You are buying a computer at a markdown price of $960. If the

markdown price was 20% of the original price, how much was the
computer originally?

Problem 4a: Solve for the given variable.

4a. for y.

Problems 5a - 5b: Solve the given equation by factoring.

5a. 5b.

Problems 6a - 6b: Solve the given equation by completing the square.

 6a. 6b.

Problems 7a - 7b: Solve the given equation by using the quadratic formula.

7a. 7b.

Problems 8a - 8b: Solve the given equation by factoring.

8a. 8b.

Problems 9a - 9b: Solve the given equation.

9a. 9b.

Problem 10a: Solve the given equation.

10a.

Problems 11a - 11b: Solve the given equation.

11a. 11b.

Problems 12a - 12b: Solve the given equation.

 12a. 12b.

Problems 13a - 13b: Solve, write your answer in interval notation and
graph the solution set.

13a.
13b.

Problems 14a - 14d: Solve, write your answer in interval notation and
graph the solution set.

14a. 14b.

14c. 14d.

Problems 15a - 15b: Solve, write your answer in interval notation and
graph the solution set.

15a.
15b.

Now you are ready to check the answers to your practice test:

Answer key to practice test

Need Extra Help on These Topics?

The following are web pages that can assist you in the topics that were
covered on this page:

Tutorial 14: Linear Equation in One Variable

This tutorial will help you with problems 1a - 1c on this practice test.

Tutorial 15: Equations with Rational Expressions

This tutorial will help you with problems 2a - 2b on this practice test.

Tutorial 16: Formulas and Applications

This tutorial will help you with problems 3a - 3c and 4a on this practice
test.

Tutorial 17: Quadratic Equations

This tutorial will help you with problems 5a - 5b, 6a - 6b, and 7a - 7b on
this practice test.

Tutorial 18: Solving Polynomial Equations by Factoring

This tutorial will help you with problems 8a - 8b on this practice test.

Tutorial 19: Rational Equations and Equations Involving Rational

Exponents
This tutorial will help you with problems 9a - 9b and 10a on this
practice test.

Tutorial 20: Equations that are Quadratic in Form

This tutorial will help you with problems 11a - 11b on this practice test.

Tutorial 21: Absolute Value Equations

This tutorial will help you with problems 12a - 12b on this practice test.

Tutorial 22: Linear Inequalities

This tutorial will help you with problems 13a - 13b and 14a - 14d on this
practice test.

Tutorial 23: Quadratic and Rational Inequalities

This tutorial will help you with problems 15a - 15b on this practice test.

Go to Get Help Outside the Classroom found in Tutorial 1: How to Succeed

in a Math Class for some more suggestions.
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Last revised on August 25, 2002 by Kim Peppard.