QUIZ 1

Question 1

Sketch the lines X=1, x=2, and x=3 tangent to the curve given in figure 7. Estimate the slope of each of
the tangent lines you drew.

Select one or more:

a. The slope of the tangent lines at x=1 is 1 and at x=3 is -1.

e. The slope of the tangent line x=2 is 0.

Question 2

The slope of a horizontal line is

0. (Answer should be numeric)

Question 3

The process of taking the limit of a sum of little quantities is called

integration

Question 4

If a tangent line is inclined 45 degrees, then what is the slope the tangent line?

Select one:

d. 1

Question 5

The following problems could be solved by differential calculus:

Select one or more:

a. rate or speed

b. largest or smallest volume of a solid

Question 6

The slope of the tangent line is called the

derivative

of the function f(x) at point P.

Question 7

Sketch the lines x=1, x=2, and x=3 tangent to the curve given in figure 7. Estimate the slope of each of
the tangent lines you drew.

Select one or more:

a. The slope of the tangent line at x=2 is 0.

b. The slope of the tangent lines at x=1 is 1 and at x=3 is -1.

Question 8

Calculus was developed by Leibniz and

newton. (Indicate only the last name)

Question 9

The 2 divisions of Calculus are:

Select one or more:

a. Differential

b. Integral

Question 10

The slope of a vertical line is

Undefined.

CALCULUS PRELIM
Question 1

The process of taking the limit of a sum of little quantities is called

integration

Question 2

The following problems could be solved by differential calculus:

Select one or more:

a. largest or smallest volume of a solid

b. area between the graph of a function and the x-axis

c. summation of small areas

d. rate or speed
Question 3

Find the slope of the line passing through the points (3,-4) and (-6,9). Use decimal value for your final
answer.

Answer: Answer

-1.44

Question 4

The slope of the tangent line is called the

Derivative

of the function f(x) at point P.

Question 5

Sketch the lines X=1, x=2, and x=3 tangent to the curve given in figure 7. Estimate the slope of each of
the tangent lines you drew.

Select one or more:

a. The slope of the tangent lines at x=1 is 1 and at x=3 is -1.

b. The slope of the tangent line x=2 is 0.

Question 6

Sketch the lines x=1, x=2, and x=3 tangent to the curve given in figure 7. Estimate the slope of each of
the tangent lines you drew.

Select one or more:

a. The slope of the tangent line at x=2 is 0.

d. The slope of the tangent lines at x=1 is 1 and at x=3 is -1.

Question 7

Find an equation describing all points P(x,y) equidistant from Q(-3,4) and R(1,-3). (use the general
equation of a line - input the numerical coefficient of each term of the equation below)

Answer: Answer

x - Answer

14

y + Answer

15
= Answer

Question 8

Find the equation of the line passing through (-2,3) and perpendicular to the line 4x=9-2y. Use the
general equation of the line for your final answer.

Answer: x – Answer

y + Answer

=0

Question 9

Find the line which goes through the point (2,-5) and is perpendicular to the line 3y-7x=2. (write the
numerical coefficient of each term to complete the required equation)

Answer:

x + Answer

y + Answer

29

=0

Question 10

Find the slope and midpoint of the line segment from P(2,-3) to Q(2+n,-3+5n).

Answer: slope = Answer

, midpoint(0.5n+Answer

, Answer

2.5

n-3)
Question 11

The slope of a horizontal line is

. (Answer should be numeric)

Question 12

If a tangent line is inclined 45 degrees, then what is the slope the tangent line?

Select one:

b. 1

Question 13

The slope of a vertical line is

Undefine

Question 14

Find the length and midpoint of the interval from x=9 to x=-2. (use decimal values for fractional answer)

Answer: length = Answer

11

and midpoint x = Answer

3.5

Question 15

Find the slope of the line which is tangent to the circle with center C(3,1) at the point P(8,13).

Answer: slope of the tangent line = -5/

12

Question 16

The 2 divisions of Calculus are:

Select one or more:

a. Integral

b. Algebra

c. Trigonometry

d. Differential

Question 17
Calculus was developed by Leibniz and

newton

. (Indicate only the last name)