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A truck that is about to pass through the tunnel from the previous item is 10 ft wide and 8.3
ft high. Will this truck be able to pass through the tunnel?

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a.
No

b.
Yes

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What kind of symmetry does a circle have?

Select one:

a.
All of the answer choices are correct.

b.
Horizontal

c.
Radial
d.
Vertical
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Find the standard equation of the ellipse which satisfies the given conditions.

a. foci (-7,6) and (-1,6), the sum of the distances of any point from the foci is 14.

Select one:

a.
(x−4)249−(y−6)240=−1(x−4)249−(y−6)240=−1

b.
(x+4)249−(y−6)240=−1(x+4)249−(y−6)240=−1

c.
(x+4)249+(y−6)240=1(x+4)249+(y−6)240=1

d.
(x+4)249+(y−6)240=−1(x+4)249+(y−6)240=−1

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Find the standard equation of the ellipse which satisfies the given conditions.
e. focus (-6, -2), covertex (-1,5), horizontal major axis

Select one:

a.
(x+1)274−(y−2)249=−1(x+1)274−(y−2)249=−1

b.
(x+1)274−(y+2)249=−1(x+1)274−(y+2)249=−1

c.
(x+1)274+(y+2)249=1(x+1)274+(y+2)249=1

d.
(x+1)274+(y+2)249=−1(x+1)274+(y+2)249=−1

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Give the standard equation of the circle satisfying the given condition in Figure 1.7

Select one:
a.
(x-3)2 + (y-1)2 = 25

b.
(x-3)2 + (y-1)2 = 5

c.
(x+3)2 + (y+1)2 = 5

d.
(x+3)2 + (y+1)2 = 25
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Which answer choice shows the center of the circle with the equation x 2 + y2 -8x +14y +57.

Select one:

a.
(-4, 7)

b.
(4, -7)

c.
(-7, 4)

d.
(7, 4)
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Find the equation in standard form of the ellipse whose foci are F 1 (-8,0) and F2 (8,0), such
that for any point on it, the sum of its distances from the foci is 20.

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a.

b.

c.

d.

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Determine the axis of symmetry of the parabola with the equation x2 - 6x + 5y = -34. Answer
in complete equation.
(For example: x = -4.3)

x =3
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Find the standard equation of the ellipse which satisfies the given conditions.
d. covertices (-4,8) and (10,8), a focus at (3,12)

Select one:

a.
(x−3)249+(y−8)265=1(x−3)249+(y−8)265=1

b.
(x−3)249−(y−8)265=1(x−3)249−(y−8)265=1

c.
(x−3)249−(y+8)265=−1(x−3)249−(y+8)265=−1

d.
(x−3)249−(y−8)265=−1(x−3)249−(y−8)265=−1

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Determine the vertex of the parabola with the equation x 2 - 6x + 5y = -34. Enclose your
answers in parentheses. 
For example: (7, 8)

(3,-5)
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Find the equation in standard form of the hyperbola whose foci are F 1 (-4) and F2 (4), such
that for any point on it, the absolute value of the difference of its distances from the foci is
8.

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a.

b.

c.

d.

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Two control towers are located at points Q(-500, 0) and R(500, 0), on a straight shore where
the x-axis runs through (all distances are in meters). At the same moment, both towers sent
a radio signal to a ship out at sea, each traveling at 300 m/µs. The ship received the signal
from Q 3 µs (microseconds) before the message from R.

Select one:

a.
x2204500−y257500=1(leftbranch)x2204500−y257500=1(leftbranch)

b.
x2217500−y237700=12(leftbranch)x2217500−y237700=12(leftbranch)

c.
x2202500−y247500=1(leftbranch)x2202500−y247500=1(leftbranch)

d.
x2212000−y269700=7(leftbranch)x2212000−y269700=7(leftbranch)

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An orbit of a satellite around a planet is an ellipse, with the planet at one focus of this
ellipse. The distance of the satellite from this star varies from 300,000 km to 500,000 km,
attained when the satellite is at each of the two vertices. Find the equation of this ellipse, if
its center is at the origin, and the vertices are on the x-axis. Assume all units are in 100,000
km.

Select one:

a.
−x216+y215=−1−x216+y215=−1

b.
x216−y215=−1x216−y215=−1

c.
x216−y215=1x216−y215=1

d.
x216+y215=1x216+y215=1

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A parabola has focus F(-2, -5) and directrix x = 6. Find the standard equation of the
parabola.

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a.
(y - 5)2 = 16(x - 4)

b.
(y + 5)2 = -16(x - 2)

c.
(y + 10)2 = 16(x - 4)

d.
(y - 5)2 = -16(x + 2)

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What are the coordinates of the center of the circle given by the equation x2+y2-16x-
8y+31=0?

Select one:
a.
(-8,4)

b.
(-8,-4)

c.
(8,-4)

d.
(8,4)
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Find the standard equation of the parabola which satisfies the given condition:
Vertex (-4, 2), focus (-4, -1)

Select one:

a.
(x - 4)2 = -12(y - 2)

b.
(x + 4)2 = 12(y - 2)

c.
(x + 4)2 = -12(y - 2)

d.
(x + 4)2 = -12(y + 2)
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Using the equation for the circle find its radius: x 2 + y2 + 6x + 2y + 6 = 0.

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a.
r=2

b.
r=1

c.
r=4

d.
r=3
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Give the standard equation of the circle satisfying the given condition: center at (-4,3),
radius sqrt(7).

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a.
(x-4)2 + (y+3)2 = 49
b.
(x-4)2 + (y+3)2 = 7

c.
(x+4)2 + (y-3)2 = 7

d.
(x+4)2 + (y-3)2 = 49
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Find the standard equation of the parabola which satisfies the given condition:
Vertex (1, -9), focus (-3, -9)

Select one:

a.
(y + 9)2 = -16(x - 1)

b.
(y - 9)2 = 16(x - 1)

c.
(y + 9)2 = 16(x + 1)

d.
(y - 9)2 = 16(x - 1)
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Give the coordinates of the center, foci, and covertices of the ellipse with equation 41x 2 + 16y2 +
246x - 192y + 289 = 0. Only vertices are given. Enclose the coordinates in parentheses. For
example, (6, 4)

Center Foci Vertices Covertices

(-3,6 + radicant 4)
(-3,11) W1Answer
F1Answer

(-3,6)
CAnswer V1(-3, 6-√41)
V2(-3, 6+√41) (-3,6 - radicant 4)
(-3,1) W2 Answer
F2Answer

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Rotate the axes to eliminate the xy-term in the equation.Then write the equation in standard
form. Sketch the graph of the resulting equation, showing both sets of axes.

a. x2 – 2xy + y2 – 1 = 0

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a.
b.

c.

d.

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Rotate the axes to eliminate the xy-term in the equation.Then write the equation in standard form.
Sketch the graph of the resulting equation, showing both sets of axes.

c.
 

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a.

b.

c.
d.

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The x’y’-coordinate system has been rotated θ degrees from the xy-coordinate system. The
coordinates of a point in the xy-coordinate system are given. Find the coordinates of the
point in the rotated coordinate system.

a.Θ = 45o, (2, 1)

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a.

b.
None of the choices

c.

d.

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Rotate the axes to eliminate the xy-term in the equation. Then write the equation in
standard form.
a. xy + 1 = 0

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a.

b.

c.

d.

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Rotate the axes to eliminate the xy-term in the equation. Then write the equation in standard form.

c. 9x2 + 24xy + 16y2 + 90x – 130y = 0 

Select one:
a.

b.

c.

d.

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A big room is constructed so that the ceiling is a dome that is semielliptical in shape. If a
person stands at one focus and speaks, the sound that is made bounces off the ceiling and
gets reflected to the other focus. Thus, if two people stand at the foci (ignoring their
heights), they will be able to hear each other. If the room is 34 m long and 8 m high, how far
from the center should each of two people stand if they would like to whisper back and
forth and hear each other?

Select one:

a.
16 m

b.
24 m

c.
15 m

d.
17 m

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The x’y’-coordinate system has been rotated θ degrees from the xy-coordinate system. The
coordinates of a point in the xy-coordinate system are given. Find the coordinates of the point in the
rotated coordinate system.
b. Θ = 30o, (1, 3)

Select one:

a.

b.

c.

d.

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A whispering gallery has a semielliptical ceiling that is 9 m high and 30 m long. How high is
the ceiling above the two foci?

Select one:

a.
6.5 m

b.
4.5 m

c.
5.4 m

d.
5.6 m

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Rotate the axes to eliminate the xy-term in the equation. Then write the equation in standard form.

5x2 – 6xy + 5y2 – 12 = 0

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a.

b.
c.

d.

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The orbit of a planet around a star is described by the equation where the star is at one
focus, and all units are in millions of kilometers. The planet is closest and farthest from the
star, when it is at the vertices. How far is the planet when it is closest to the sun? How far is
the planet when it is farthest from the sun?

Select one:

a.
640 million km, 700 million km

b.
800 million km, 900 million km

c.
700 million km, 900 million km

d.
900 million km, 700 million km
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Solve the system by the method of elimination and check any solutions algebraically.
3x + 2y = 10
2x + 5y = 3

Select one:

a.
(-4, 2)

b.
(2, 8)

c.
(4, -1)

d.
(8, -1)

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Solve the system by the method of elimination and check any solutions algebraically.
X + 2y = 4
X – 2y = 1

Select one:
a.
(3, 4)

b.
(2, 0)

c.
(12, 2)

d.
(8, 2)

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Solve the system by the method of elimination and check any solutions algebraically:

Select one:

a.
(-7, 3)

b.
(5, -2)

c.
(4, -1)

d.
(5, -1)
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Solve the system by the method of substitution. Check your solution graphically.
2x + y = 6
-x + y = 0

Select one:

a.
(2, 2)

b.
(12, -6)

c.
(0, -2)

d.
(4, 1)

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Solve the system by the method of elimination and check any solutions algebraically.
0.05x – 0.03y = 0.21
0.07x + 0.02y = 0.16

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a.
b.

c.

d.

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Solve the system by the method of substitution.
1.5x + 0.8y = 2.3
0.3x – 0.2y = 0.1

Select one:

a.
(4, -2)

b.
(-1, -2)

c.
(1, 1)
d.
(2, -1)

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An airplane flying into a headwind travels the 1800-mile flying distance between Pittsburgh,
Pennsylvania and Phoenix, Arizona in 3 hours and 36 minutes. On the return flight, the
distance is traveled in 3 hours. Find the airspeed of the plane and the speed of the wind,
assuming that both remain constant.

Select one:

a.
550 miles per hour, 50 miles per hour

b.
750 miles per hour, 25 miles per hour

c.
1050 miles per hour, 50 miles per hour

d.
500 miles per hour, 100 miles per hour

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Solve the system by the method of substitution:
-x + 2y = 2
3x + y = 15
Select one:

a.
(8, 1)

b.
(0, -3)

c.
(-2, 3)

d.
(4, 3)

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Use any method to solve the system.
3x – 5y = 7
2x + y = 9

Select one:

a.
(2, 1)

b.
(8, 2)

c.
(0, 2)

d.
(4, 1)
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Solve the system by the method of substitution. Check your solution graphically.
-2x + y = -5
X2 + y2 = 25

Select one:

a.
(0, -5), (4, 3)

b.
(9, -3), (6, 2)

c.
(2, -1), (5, 3)

d.
(2, -1), (5, -5)

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Find a quadratic model for the sequence with the indicated terms.

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a.
b.

c.

d.

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Use the Binomial Theorem to expand and simplify the expression.
(x + 1)4

Select one:

a.
X4 + 16x3 + 3x2 + 4x + 1

b.
X4 + 2x3 + 3x2 + 2x + 1

c.
X4 - 4x3 + 6x2 + 4x - 1
d.
X4 + 4x3 + 6x2 + 4x + 1
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Use the Binomial Theorem to expand and simplify the expression.
2(x - 3)5 + 5(x - 3)2

Select one:

a.
2x4 – 24x3 + 113x2 – 246x + 207

b.
2x4 + 24x3 - 113x2 + 246x - 207

c.
2x4 – 12x3 + 25x2 – 220x + 207

d.
2x4 + 24x3 - 113x2 + 246x + 207
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Find the specified nth term in the expansion of the binomial.
(10x – 3y)12, n = 9

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a.
33,876,970,000x8y4

b.
33,476,950,000x2y10

c.
30,476,950,000x7y5

d.
32,476,950,000x4y8
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Use the Binomial Theorem to expand and simplify the expression.
(x2 + y2)4

Select one:

a.
X8 + 4x6y2 + 6x4y4 + 4x2y6 + y8

b.
X8 + 6x6y2 + 4x4y4 + 6x2y6 + y8

c.
X8 + 6x4y4 + 2x4y4 + 4x2y6 + y8
d.
X8 + 2x6y2 + 6x6y2 + 8x2y6 + y8
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Use the Binomial Theorem to approximate the quantity accurate to three decimal places. 
(1.02)8

1.172
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Calculate the binomial coefficient. 
(104)

210
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Calculate the binomial coefficient. 
s C3

10
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Use the Binomial Theorem to expand and simplify the expression.
(√x + 3)4

Select one:

a.
X2 + 6x3/2 + 22x + 54x1/2 + 40

b.
X2 + 28x3/2 + 50x - 108x1/2 + 80

c.
X2 + 12x3/2 + 54x + 108x1/2 + 81

d.
X2 + 6x3/2 + 26x + 54x1/2 + 9
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Expand the binomial by using Pascal’s Triangle to determine the coefficients.
(2t - s)5

Select one:

a.
32t5 + 40ts + 80t3s2 – 20t2s3 + 10ts4 – s5

b.
32t5 – 80t4s + 80t3s2 – 40t2s3 + 10ts4 – s5

c.
32t5 + 80t4s + 40t3s2 – 40t2s3 + 10ts4 – s5

d.
32t5 – 80t4s - 80t2s3 – 40t3s2 - 10ts4 + s5
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