Algebra | Practice Packet Fall 2019 Testing Sophie B. Wright High SchoolSS CHAPTER 2 SOLVING ALGEBRAICALLY| a Es 3 Z rs EB a ic 3 2 Q a 2 i) cy SOWING ALGEBRAICALLY: Ovemvew SOLVING ALGEBRAICALLY OVERVIEW The Solving Algebraically conceptual category tests your proficiency over a broad range of algebra skills. The ‘kils that will be tested on your exam include but are not limited to the following: SEEING STRUCTURE IN EXPRESSIONS + Interpret the structure of expressions + Write expressions in equivalent forms to solve problems ARITHMETIC WITH POLYNOMIALS AND RATIONAL EXPRESSIONS + Perform arithmetic operations on polynomials * Understand the relationship between zeros and factors of polynomials, CREATING EQUATIONS * Create equations that describe numbers or relationships REASONING WITH EQUATIONS AND INEQUALITIES + Understand solving equations as a process of reasoning and explain the reasoning + Solve equations and inequalities in one variable + Solve systems of equations and inequalities + Represent and soive equations and inequalities graphically NOTES: V4 | LEAP 2025 Actes | Boot CameSoLvING ALGEBRAICALLY: Overview WHat ARE BOOT CAMP MINI-TESTS? During this Boot Camp you will take several mini-tests, which are small segments of an Algebra test. While taking these mini-tests its important to Imagine that you are in an actual testing environment. The time limits assigned atch the pace that you should try to keep during the actual test. Practice all ofthe skills that you have learned ‘as you complete the mini-tests. in the mini-tests, we are focusing on only one category of questions ata time, but on the real assessment each test section will nclude questions from each major conceptual category For these minitests, you have 10 minutes to answer several questions. Your instructor will signal when you are out of time. Try to get through all the questions within the time limit. Unless your instructor has provided you with an answer sheet, circle your answers directly n this book. The real test does not allow the use of cell phones, watches, or computers, so you shouldr't use them on the min-tests, either NOTE: LEAP 2025 Atczera 1 Boor Cae | 15 FS I Et = < a ey a cI = Zz ey iS zi 3 PsSolving Algebraically - Mini-Test One 1. Consider the function f, where f(s) = 2 + 81— 10, PARTA What is the vertex form of f(t) ? AL 2-29-18 B. 2¢+2)?-18 C. 20-4- 14 D. 2044) 14 PARTB What is a factored form of f(t)? AL r= 1N¢+ 10) BL (r+ N= 10) C+ 5e- 0) D. 2¢-5\(041) 2. Which expression is equivalent to (x 2)(3x'- 5x + 9)? AL xt 447 B. 3A-4r49 C. 3-524 94-2 D. 3P~ 11+ 19-18 ‘Solving Algebraically- Mini-Test One 6 GO ONTO THE NEXT PAGE,3. The boiling point of ethyl alcohol, 7 (measured in degrees), at an altitude above sea level, a (measured in feet), can be determined by the expression -0.0013a + 173. What is the meaning of the 173 in the expression? A. The boiling point is 173 degrees at sea level. B. The boiling point decreases by 173 degrees as the altitude increases by 1,000 feet. C. The minimum altitude is 173 feet. D, The maximum altitude is 173 feet. |. Kedrick used the method of completing the square to solve a quadratic equation. His first two steps are shown below. Given: 332+ 30x +21 =0 Step I:a?+ 10r+7=0 Step 2:22+ 10x =-7 ‘Write numbers in each box to correctly complete the square in Step 3 (selecting from the options appearing below). Step 3:a%+ 10x41 | Options: -32 -25 -18 -5 5 18 25 32 ‘STOP! END OF TEST. ‘Sohing Algebraicaly - Mini-Test One 7 YOU MAY GO BACK AND CHECK YOUR WORK.i] g Es 4 Es ae A a g = e Sg z By 8 ‘SOLVING ALGEBRAICALLY? Puuc Ir Iv PLuG IT IN | you dor't know exactly how to answer a question, try plugging in assumed values for the variables given and see if you can drew some conclusions. 3. The boiling point of ethyl alcohol, T (measured in degrees), at an altitude above sea level, @ (measured in feet), can be determined by the expression ~0.0013a + 173. What is the meaning of the 173 in the expression? A. The boiling point is 173 degrees at sea level. B. The boiling point decreases by 173 degrees as the altitude increases by 1,000 feet. C. The minimum altitude is 173 feet. D. The maximum altitude is 173 feet. Inthis question, plugin experimental values fora to prove answer choices incorrect. Choice B says that an increase (of 1000 in a will increase the value of the expression by 173. Test to see if this is true, Use 1000 and 2000 as Values for a and see what happens. -0.0013(1000) + 173 = 171.7 and -0.0013(2000) + 173 = 170.4, This is not a difference of 173, so we can eliminate choice B, Choices C and D canbe eliminated because you can plugin a value of 150 (below the “minimum altitude" described in ©) and 2 value of 200 (above the “maximum altitude" described in D) and the expression stil works. Therefore, choice A is correct, You can verify this by plugging in the value 0 (sea level) for a. This gives you a boiling point of ~0,0013(0) + 173 = 173, which is exactly what choice A claims. NOTES: 18 | LEAP 2025 Avczenal Boot CaneSOLVING ALGEBRAICALLY: Distaeurive Property: SHow Your Work DISTRIBUTIVE PROPERTY: SHOW YOUR WORK Use the distributive property when you need to get rid of parentheses. When you are asked to simplify an expression that has parentheses and none of the answer choices have parentheses, this is a clue that you'll need to use this method. With the distributive property, you actually distribute (share) the coefficient outside of the terms in parentheses ‘among each of the individual elements inside the parentheses. Share the wealth! For example: 3(2x + 5) = (8)(2x) + (8)(5) (3)(2x) + (8)(5) = 6x #15, a EI Fs & g ae & Fy ic = 2 eI iS I 5 E Be cautious about keeping track of the negative signs, ~~ 4)» (A) ~ (AN) (4)09) = (49) = 4x = (-18) max = (716) =~4¢ +16 ry skip steps, you increase your chance of making a careless error. important to show your work throughout the entire process of solving these problems. If you try to rush and Let's take a look at this tricky question: Which expression is equivalent to (x ~ 2)(3x* ~ Sx +9)? AL 3x de 47 B, 3x7 4x49 ©. 3P=5849x-2 D. 3P= 1+ 19x18 LEAP 2025 Avceera! Boor Cave | 19SowING ALGEBRAICALLY: Dsstaaurve Paoreary: Sow Your Wore (i ~ 2)(8x ~ 5x + 9) is equivalent to x(8x# ~ 5x # 9) ~ 2(3x# ~ 5x +9). First, distribute the x to each term in the second polynomial. Then distribute the ~2 to every term in the second polynomial 8x? ~ Sx + 9x ~ 6x4 + 10x 18 Combine like terms. Be! = Set - 6x + Ox# 10-18 Be - 11x + 19x- 18 By working one step at a time, you can avoid the mistakes that cause inaccuracies on your exam. NOTES: iS a = g < fe a 3 = ey z ZA i} i 20 | LEAP 2025 Avcesea | Boot CameSolving Algebraically - Mini-Test Two 1. The formule for the ares of a trapezoid is bases, and h is the height. = AEP, where A isthe area, band b, are the lengths ofthe Which is the formula for b,? b >, 2424 A 2h -24 24 Batty D. 6 =25+2dh 2. What is the solution to ~3(61 + 4) ~ 612-111 - (178+ 4)? AL ts B. 122 C14 Dre ‘Solving Algebracally- Min-Test Two 2 GO ONTO THE NEXT PAGE.Rayan and Megan are playing a game. + Rayan and Megan each started with $0 points. + Atthe end of each tum, Rayan’s points increased by 250. * Atte end of each turn, Megan's points doubled. PARTA ‘Create a model that can be used to determine the total number of points between Rayan and Megan based on the num- ber of turns that have passed. ‘Write your model in the space below. PARTB At the end ofthe game, Megan has 400 points. How many points did Rayan and Megan score in total? Provide your answer in the space below. Show your work. PARTC At the end of which turn does Megan's score first exceed Rayan’s score?| ‘STOP! END OF TEST. Solving Algebralcally - MinkTest Two 2 YOU MAY GO BACK AND CHECK YOUR WORK.Sowvine ALGEBRAICALLY: Cecsre a Visual CREATE A VISUAL itcan be difficult to visualize word problems on a math test. Many problems that involve a picture or shape don't actually show the picture in your test booklet. If the path to solving @ question doesn't immediately pop out at you, creating a visual of the information in the question can make it more obvious. Let's take a look at a problem that dramatically decreases in difficulty once you create a visual 3. Rayan and Megan are playing a game. + Rayan and Megan each started with 50 points. + Atthe end of each turn, Rayan’s points increased by 250. + Atthe end of each tum, Megan's points doubled. PART C: At the end of which turn does Megan's score first exceed Rayan’s score? iI 3 Fy = < ra A ey g 3 = re z S a Use the information given in the question to draw a table relating the turns to the number of points. Both players ‘tart out with 50 points. Megan's points double each turn, and Rayan's points increase by 250 each turn, Write out the number of points both people have for each turn until Megan's points exceed Rayan's. Start Tumt Turn 2 Tum3 Tun 4 Tums Megan 50 100 200 400 800 1,600 Rayan 50 300 550 800 1,050 1,300 Because you created a visual, you can determine that Megan has more points than Rayan at the end of the Sth tum, You didn't have to use any algebra at all! NOTE; LEAP 2025 Aucesna | Boor Came | 233 3 F Sy z z FA 3 é ¥ Fi $ Z 5 4 2 SOLWING ALGEBRAICALLY: Sussrmuon SUBSTITUTION Freezing up on a challenging question is a common problem among students, ‘When you come across @ scary-looking question and don't know where to begin, look for a formula. If you find a formula, see if there are any values to substitute into it. Use this as a starting point for figuring out the question, the problem doesn't give any values, you can assume (make up) valuest For example, consider how this problem becomes manageable if you substitute made-up values into the formula Provided, 4 1, The formula for the area of a trapezoid is A = 2p, where A isthe area, b, and ba of the bases, and / is the height. 2 ——e—e Which is the formula for 2 D, 6=2h+24h 8+ 4.912, Younowhave a ull set of values for the variables. Assume that b, is 8,b, is 4,and his 2. Then A = If an answer choice doesn't work for those values, i's wrong. Plug these values into each answer choice and eliminate the ones that dor't work. ~ 212) Choice A can be eliminated because it gives the value for b, as ~4 instead of 4. b, Choice C can be eliminated because with the assumed values it gives b, Choice D can be eliminated because It gives 6, = 2(8) + 2(12)(2) = 64 with the assumed valves. Only choice B checks out with the assumed values, so it is correct. b, = 2012) - g=4 2 Many math questions can be answered using tis strategy. Assume values, and then see what choices work. 24 | LEAP 2028 Auczena Boor CameSotving Atcesratcatty: NEGATIVE PARANOIA When solving problems loaded with negative signs, let the paranoia sink in. This test uses a lot of negative signs to trip you up. When you face a problem like this, you need to pay more attention to every calculation that involves a negative sign. itis likely that the trap answers are meant to catch you if you mess up a calculation with a negative sign, Let's look at an example of when you should feel the negative paranoia: What is the solution to ~3(6r + 4) — 61 2 =r =(17r# 47 AL 182 B22 GC o1s4 Do ore4 Simplify both sides of the inequality and solve for t. Don't forget to be paranoid about the negative signs! 3(6t-+ 4) ~ 6t=-11t~ (17t +4) W18t~12~ 62-11-1784 ~24t~ 122 -281~ 4 28t-240212-4 428 te2 Notice thatf you forget to distribute the negative sign to the 4 atthe end ofthe inequality, you will ultimately arrive at choice D, t= 4. Dont fall into these traps! Keep a close eye on all negative signs, i 8 {asSolving Algebraically - Mini-Test Three 1, Tasha deposited m money into a savings account y years ago. Now she is in the savings account to buy a laptop. The following expression can be u of the money in savings that Tasha will use forthe laptop. 20ing to use some vt tHe Money ised to determine the percentage 299 n(l2sy 100 "What is the meaning of the denominator inthe expression? A. The amount ‘Tasha’s savings account after the laptop purchase B, The yearly interest rate forthe savings account ©. The amount Tasha will pay forthe laptop D. The amount in Tasha’s savings account now 2. Let x represent an is jonal number and let y represent a non-zero rational number. PART A ‘Which expression could represent a rational number? AL rey Boxy Co DoF PARTB ‘A quadratic equation with integer coefficients has two distinct zeros. If one zero is rational, which statement is true about the other zero? ‘A. The other zero must be irrational. B. The other zero must be rational. C. The other zero must be non-real D. The other zero can be either rational ori GO ONTO THE NEYr paneSolving Algebraically - Mink-Test Three a Gerald received a 3% annual increase in his pension fund for each of 5 years. He plans to continue working ft the same job for an additional x years. If he continues to earn a 3% annual increase in his pension fund, ‘Which statement gives the expression that can be used to calculate the total percent increase in his pension from the first year to the last year? ‘A. The expression 1.03%" can be used because 1.03* + 1.03 = 1.038* B. The expression 1.03% can be used because (1.03%)* = 1,03 C. The expression 1.03% can be used because 1.03% 1.03 = 1.036 D. The expression 1.03%*» can be used because 1.03* + 1.03*= 1.038+” ‘Two real numbers are defined below. 0,707106781186 y= 0.222222222922 Determine whether each number is rational or irrational. Is the quotient of s and v rational or irrational? Justify your answers. ‘Write your answers and your justifications in the space provided below. ‘STOP! END OF TEST. YOU MAY GO BACK AND CHECK YOUR WORK.Solving Algebraically - Mini-Test Four 1. A grocery store purchases erates of oranges. + Bach crate contains 75 oranges. + Bach crate costs $60, How much does the grocery store have to charge for each orange to make a profit of $30 per erate? A. $0.75 B. $0.83 c. $090 D. $1.20 2. Select the box that correctly identifies the best description of the solution or solutions for each equation. x=-3 | x=1 | Nosolution | Infinite solutions Gr +5) =4r + Sr-8 Se) +172 4 (r-6)-5 Ale 24 = 11 + 8-2-2) 3. What is the largest of 3 consecutive positive integers if the product of the two smaller i than 2 times the largest integer? ‘Solving Aigobralcaly- Min-Test Four 28 GO ONTO THE NEXT PAGE.4. The height of a bird after s seconds is given by the expression 6 + 3(s ~ 2). In the simplified form of the expression, the constant represents the initial height, in meters, ofthe bird. What is the initial height of the bird? AL -36 meters Be -2meters C. 6 meters D. 18 meters 5. Kaitlyn organizes performances for a small theater company. She knows if she charges $25 per ticket, around 130 people will buy tickets. For every $1.00 she lowers the ticket price, an additional 5 people will purchase tickets. Kaitlyn wrote an expression showing the total income froi ticket sales, where d is the number of dollars by which the (25 ~ay130 +54) ‘Which ofthe following expressions is equivalent to Kaitlyn's? AL Sd 130d + 3,250 B. -Sd*—5d-+3,250 C. ~Sé + 3,125 D. 4d+155 ‘STOP! END OF TEST. Solving Algebraically -Min-Test Four 20 ‘YOU MAY GO BACK AND CHECK YOUR WORK.2 I 2 J Z 4 Fy ey 3 < e iS a 9 Es SOWING ALGEBRAICALLY: Trev Nuvoces TRY NUMBERS ‘Sometimes you have to try numbers that arer't given in the question or answer choices. In such a situation, you will have to read the question and determine which number should be used, Let’ take a ook at a commonly missed word problem and see how we can unlock its answer 4. The height of a bird after s seconds is given by the expression 6 + 3(s - 2)*. In the simplified form of the expression, the constant represents the initial height, in meters, of the bird. What is the initial height of the bird? A. -36 meters B. -2 meters C. Gmeters D. 18 meters Instead of squaring the binomial (s ~ 2), you can plug in @ number and solve. The question asks for the initial height of the bird, which would be found after 0 seconds have passed. Therefore, plug in 0 for s and simplify the expression. 6+3(6- 2) 6+3(0- 2)? 6+3(-2 6+3(4) =6412=18 meters NOTES: 30 | LEAP 2025 Aucenes | Boor CaveSolving Algebraically - Mini-Test Five 1. What is the solution to ~3(122 + 1) - 82 <~302 ~ (102 + 11)? 7 AL z<-d 7 Bo z>-3 c. 262 D, z>2 2. The expression (x - 2)(4x?— 5x + 7) is equivalent to which of the following? AL 40 = 13x41 14 BL 4x'~Sx'-3x-2 ©. 48-447 D. 4x1 4r45 3. A runner spends w weeks training for a marathon. Her initial weekly training distance is 9 miles. Each week she adds 2.5 miles to her t ‘distance. Which equation models the weekly training distance in miles (m) over time? AL w= 2.5m49m CC w=25m-9 D. m=25w-9 Solving Aigebraically -Min-Test Five 31 GO ONTO THE NEXT PAGE.4. Margot, the manager of a coffee shop, 25 employees at the shop. The baristas {s planning to order aprons for each of her employees, There are Tequest aprons with pockets. Margot determines that $200 i the maximum amount that ean be spent on all of the aprons. Margot finds the following prices for aprons at a restaurant supply store, - Option Features | Cost per Apron A 2 pockets $6.50 B 4 pockets $8.99 Using a to represent the number of aprons with 2 pockets and b to represent the number of aprons with 4 pockets, which of the following inequalities presents the constraint on the number of aprons that can be Purchased based on the amount of money available to spend on aprons? A. 6.500 + 8.996 s 200 6.502 + 8.996 2 200 2a + 46 > 200 D. 2a+4b<200 5. Seven times Hector’s age minus two times Sandra's age equals 5. Sandra's age is also three times Hector's age. How old is Sandra? ‘Solving Algebralcally - Mini-Test Five STOP! END OF TEST. 22 YOU MAY GO BACK AND CHECK YOUR WORK.‘SOWING ALGEBRAICALLY: Woro Proa.en Taansianion WORD PROBLEM TRANSLATION ‘The secret to solving a word problem is translating itinto math. When translating word problems to algebraic equations, it is important to know which words translate to which operations, is, equal to, is the same as > = times, product, each, per, of ++ minus, without, less, difference, change -» ~ plus, together, and, combined, both -» + divided into, split between or among, divvied up -» + > 3 = g Es a A Fy 5 5 Ey eo 2 E 3 by Lets take a look at how word problem transiation can help you solve a problem on your exam. 5. Seven times Hector's age minus two times Sandra’s age equals 5. Sandra's age is also three times Hector's age. How old is Sandra? ‘Translate the sentences into algebralc equations. Let variables represent the unknown ages and use the translations above to determine what math operations to use. Th-2s=5 s=8h Substitute 3h from the second equation for sin the first equation. 7h~ 23h) = 5 7h~6h=5 hes Hector is § years old, Substitute § for h in the second equation, (8) = 15 Sandra is 15 years old. Remember to translate words into mat solve. ‘This approach can make even the hardest questions much easier to LEAP 2025 Avoeseal Boor Cave | 33| SI 2 g = 4 & o SI ey re = a i) Ec ‘SoLING ALGEBRAICALLY: Mni-Tes MINI-TEST EXPLANATIONS ExeanaTions MINI-TEST ONE 1. Part A: The correct answer is B. The vertex form of a quadratic is given by f(x) = a(x ~ h)? + k, where (h, k) is the vertex. Given a quadratic ax*+ bx- «its vertexis found by computingh = =; and then evaluating fs) ath tofindk h 22) 2e+8t-1 =2(t+ 2% +k 2 + 8t~ 10 = 2(t8+At+ 4) +k 2e+8t-1 = 2481484 -18 ‘Thus the vertex form of this function is 2(t + 2)* ~ 18. I's ¢+2 instead of t ~ 2 because h = ~2 and the vertex formis given with x~h,notx-+h. Part B: The correct answer is C. Since all three terms are multiples of 2, first factor out 2. Then factor the remaining quadratic. 2(02+ dt ~ 5) ‘The binomial constants have a product of ~5 (the last term in the quadratic) and a sum of 4 (the coefficient Of the middle term in the quadratic). Their values must therefore be § and ~1. t+ S(t 1) 2. The correct answeris D. Distribute both terms in the first parentheses to all terms in the second parentheses and combine like terms. (x= 2) - 5x +9) Bx? ~ Sx? + 9x ~ 6x2 + 10x 18 8x3 ~ Sx? ~ 6x2 + 9x4 10-18 Bx 184 19-18 3, The correct answer Is A. Sea level is an altitude of 0. When a = 0, then the expression for the bolling point is -0,0013(0) + 173 = 173. Therefore, 173 represents the boiling point at sea level. 4. The correct answers are 25 and 1 2 To complete Step 3, the term 8) is added to both sides of the ‘equation, where a is the coefficient of the x* term and b is the coefficient of the x term, In the quadratic equation provided, a = 1 and b = 10. 34 | LEAP 2025 Auceers | Boor Cane‘SoLvinc ALGEBRAICALLY: Mni-Test Exevanarons To complete Step 3, add 25 to both sides of the equation, Step 3:22 + 10x+25= 25-7 x84 10x+25= 18 MINI-TEST TWO 1. The correct answer is B. Solve the equation forb, +h, 2 Ae a2 24 by 4 3| = g EI rm ey Fy a 2 < e = a ey bs i 2A bthy 2. The correet answer is B. Simplify both sides of the inequality and solve for t. ~9(6t + 4) ~ 6t2-11t- (1744) W18t- 12 6t2-11t- 17t~ 4 ~26t- 122 -28-4 28t- 2412 12-4 4128 te2 3. Part A Sample Correct Response: If p represents the numberof points and t represents then number of turns passed, then: p= 50-2'+ 2501 + 50 IMegar’s 50 points double every tur, which can be represented by 60 + 2. Rayan’s points start at 50 and increase by 250 each turn, which can be represented by 50 + 250t. Combine these two expressions to model the total number of points. LEAP 2026 Avceara | Boor Came | 35,SOLVING ALGEBRAICALLY: Mny-Test ExoLananions Part B Sample Correct Response: One point for correct answer. One point for work shown. | Megan has 400 points, then we can solve for the number of turns. 400 = 50+ 2" 8 t=3 Plug in 3 for tin the formula from Part A. p=50- 2+ 250(3) +50 p=50-8+750+50 p=1200 Part C: The correct answer is 5. Students can create a table to verify when Megan has a greater score, ‘Turn 1: Megan 100, Rayan 300 ‘Turn 2: Megan 200, Rayan 550 | g Fi rn ey a ic 3 2 3 Z 3 i ‘Turn 3: Megan 400, Rayan 800 ‘Turn 4: Megan 800, Rayan 1050 Turn 5: Megan 1600, Rayan 1300 MINI-TEST THREE 11. The correct answer is D. For the expression to represent the percent of Tashe!s savings account that will be spent on the laptop, the numerator ofthe expression must be the cost ofthe laptop while the denominator of the expression must be the amount of money in Tasha’s sevings account. 2. Part A: The correct answer is D. Choices A, B, and C are incorrect because they all stil result in irrational numbers. Assume an xvalue of 3 andy value of 2 and compute choices A,B, nd with these assumptions. All three of the below values are irrational: V3-2 4B 8 Only by squaring the irrational number could rational number result. When we try choice D using the assumed value for x, we get a rational number: a 3 36 | LEAP 2025 Auceeea | Boor Came‘SOLVING ALGEBRAICALLY: Miw-Test Exeananions: Part B: The correct answer is B. Consider two binomials that, when multiplied together, have @ quadratic with integer coefficients as theit product (+ 4)e- 4) 292-16 ‘This equation fits the description in the question. The quadratic's zeros are -4 and 4. If we change the ~4 In the right binomial to an irrational number, there is no way that we can end up with @ quadratic that has only integer coefficients. (x44) = VB) = x24 Ax x V8 - 43 The only way to get to integer coefficients with an irrational zero in this scenario is to have two irrational zeros. (r+ V3) VB) =x -3 If the quadratic equation has teger coefficients, either both zeros are rational, or both zeros are irrational. 3, The correct answer Is A. 1.03 expresses the increase in Gerald's pension over five years (because each year the fund is multiplied by 1.03). 1.03* expresses the increase in Gerald's pension over x additional years (because the fund is multiplied by 1.03 x times, once for each additional year). To find the total increase in the pension fund, we multiply the original pension amount by 1.03° and by 1.03%. Both choices A and C express this. However, choice C erroneously handles the multiplication. When you multiply two terms with the same base, you add the exponents together. 1.03 + 1.03"= 1.038¢9 4, The correct response should include each of the following three etements: (1) Correct identification of s a8, irrational and v as rational. (2) Correct identification that the quotient is irrational. (3) Correct reasoning used to determine rational and irrational numbers. One point is awarded for each element. ‘The term s is irrational because it cannot be expressed as a fraction (itis the square root of 0.5). However, 2 Vis repeating, so it can be expressed as a fraction, 5, and is therefore rational. The product or quotient of @ rational and irrational number is always an irrational number, so the quotient of s and v must be irrational. MINI-TEST FOUR 1. The correct answer is D, To make $30 profit, a crate of oranges must be sold for 60 + 30 = $90. Divide $90 by the number of oranges in the erate. n. 75 Each orange must be sold for $1.20 to make a profit of $30 per crate. 12 2. Simplify each equation and solve. (8x45) = 4x4 5x- 8 ox+15, x - 8 115 # -8,no solution LEAP 2025 A.cestal Boor Cane | 37 % 2 Es St 2 a Fy 3 2 Ey g Z & ey fH5 g g FI Fs é a 2 F g g 5 FI a OWING ALUEDRACALET Miy-Teor ruven 8-8) +17 = 2104-6) ~5 Sx- 25417 = 5-3-5 5x-8=5x-8 8, infinite solutions. 11x= 24 = 1144 8(-2 =x) W11x= 24 = “11x - 16-8 2-2-1 =-3x-6 3. The correct answer is 6. Let x be the smallest integer. Then (x + 1) is the next consecutive integer, and (x + 2) Is the largest, The product of the two smaller integers is (x)(x + 1). 8 more than 2 times the largest integer is 2(e-+ 2) +8. Set these equal to one another and salve for x, (0+ 1) = 242) +8 axe tdt8 wees 2412 xt-x-12=0 (r= a)(e+3)=0 4 Because the integers must be positive, ignore x = ~3. If x= 4, then 4 Is the smallest integer and (4 +2) = 618 the largest integer. 4. The correct answer is D. Simplify the expression by using FOIL on (s ~ 2)%, then distributing, and finally ‘combining like terms, 6+3(s~ 2)" 6+3(s- 2(s-2) 3B | LEAP 2025 Avceena | Boor Came‘Sowvinc ALGEBRAICALLY: Mini-Test Expansions 6+3(s?~ 4544) 6+9s?- 128412 3st- 128 +18 The constant in the expression is 18, so the initial height is 18 meters. 5. The correct answer is B. Use FOIL and combine like terms to simplify the expression. (25~ 0(130 + Sd) 3,250 + 125d - 130d ~ Sd? ~So? ~ Sd+3,250 MINI-TEST FIVE 1. The correct answer is D. Simplify both sides of the inequality to solve for -3(122 + 1) = 82 < ~302 ~ (102+ 11) EI Es 3 2 fa iS & Es a Sy zi re) i 362 -3- 82<~302~ 102-11 watz 3.<-402-11 11 -3<4az ~ a0z Beaz 222 2. The correct answer is A. Distribute both terms in the first parentheses to all terms in the second parentheses and combine like terms. (c= 2)(det~ 5x +7) Ay? ~ Bi + 7x — B24 10K 14 Ax? ~ 5x2 — Bx? + 7x4 10K - 14 4x8 = 13x84 17-14 3. The correet answer is B. The increase in distance run, 2.5 miles each week, can be represented by the expression 2.5w. This distance must be added to the runner’ initial training distance of 9 miles to find the total miles, m. The equation that models the total miles of her training distance over time is m SW +9, 4, The correct answer is A. The cost of a 2-pocket apron is $6.50, and the cost of a 4-pocket apron is $8.99. The LEAP 2026 Avera | Boot Cave | 39SOWING ALGEBRAICALLY: Mre~Test Exarananions total cost of all aprons purchased must remain equal to or less than $200. So the sum of 6.502 and 8.99b must be ess than or equal to $200 6.508 + 8.995 < 200 5. The correct answer is 15 years old. Let h be Hector’s age and s be Sandra's age. Create an equation using the first sentence. Then create another equation using the second sentence. Substitute 3h from the second equation for s inthe first equation. 7h ~ 2(3h) = 5 Hector is 5 years old, Substitute 5 for h back into the second equation. (5) ‘Sandra is 15 years old, 3 at g < Pe Fy 8 gi 2 eo 3 Zz I fA AD | LEAP 2025 Atcrtra | Boor CaseS CHAPTER 3 INTERPRETING FUNCTIONS‘INTERPRETING FUNCTIONS: Ovewew SS INTERPRETING FUNCTIONS OVERVIEW INTERPRETING FUNCTIONS “Understand the concept ofa function and its domain and range, and use function notation * Interpret functions that arise in applications in terms of the context * Analyze functions using different representations, including graphs and tables BUILDING FUNCTIONS: * Build a function that models a relationship between two quantities * Build new functions from existing functions. LINEAR, QUADRATIC, AND EXPONENTIAL MODELS * Construct and compare linear, ‘quadratic, and exponential models and solve problems * Interpret expressions for functions in terms of the situation they model NOTES: 42. | LEAP 2026 Avceera | Boor CaneInterpreting Functions - Mini-Test One 1. ISP (Internet Service Provider) A charges a $15 installation fee and $0.10 per GB of data, x. ISP B charges $0.15 per GB of data and no installation fee. Which function below represents the difference in cost between ISP A and ISP B? 2. Ronaldo compared the y-intercept of the graph of the function fx) = 2x +7 to the y-intercept of the graph of the linear function containing the points in the table below. x | ae) 5 1 3 | 4 a 7 Il 10 ‘What isthe difference when the y-intercept of fx) is subtracted from the intercept of g(3)? AL LS B52 c 10 D. 178 Interpreting Functions - Mini-Test One 43 GO ONTO THE NEXT PAGE.3. The graph below models a quadratic function f(x) that gives a projectle’s distance in meters from the aground x seconds from the moment it struck a target. PART A Which ofthese statements is true? A. The projectile reaches a maximum distance of 20 meters. B. The projectile reaches its maximum distance 6 seconds before impact. C. The distance is decreasing on the interval -8 feet to the expansion. PARTA {In the space below, write an equation for L, the total length of the mural over time, in terms of d. PARTB Aether ait storing mr bypltng veri with ry pit The mr is 3 fet ng. ach dy she shonenit by 2 fet. I both at start thir work on hse dy at what ay wl ah mars be the same length? Write your answer in the box. 2, Determine all zeros for the function g(x)=(x? +4x-12)(x—I). Circle all zeroes of the function. 2 6 4 ~ 101246 12 Interpreting Functions - Mni-Test Three 52 GO ONTO THE NEXT PAGE,Consider the following claim: ifthe point (3 + a, y) is on the graph of the function f(x) = x(x ~ 6), then the point (3 ~ a, y) is also on the graph. Use algebra to show that the claim is true. ‘What is the relationship between the line x= 3 and the graph of f(x)? Justify your reasoning Write your work, your answer, and your justification in the space provided below. STOP! END OF TEST. Interpreting Functions - Min-Test Three 53 YOU MAY GO BACK AND CHECK YOUR WORK.INTERPRETING FUNCTIONS! Use tre Answer Choces USE THE ANSWER CHOICES When you get stuck, you can try plugging numbers into the given equation to see what happens. This process is far more straightforward when you dor't have to pick those numbers yourself. When the answer choices give ‘numbers, use them! 2, Determine all zeros for the function g(x)=(x'-+4x-12)(x—1) . Circle all zeroes of the function, “1246 4 2 If you arent sure how to factor the first polynomial, ust plug in each of the answers provided and see which ones ive you a zero. It's alot of arithmetic, but it's worth it f you get to the right answer: 12: (144 ~ 48 ~12)(-12 ~ 1) = (84)(~13), Not zero. 6: (36 ~ 24 - 12(-6 - 1) = (0)(-7). Zero! (16 ~ 16 ~ 12)(-4~ 1) = (-12)(-8). Not zero, : (4 ~ B - 12)(-2 ~ 1) = (-16)(-3). Not zero, 1: (1 = 4~ 12(-1 = 1) = (-1)(-2). Not zero. 0: (0 - 0 ~ 12)(0 ~ 1) = (-12)(-1), Not zero, 1: (144-121 ~ 1) = (-7)(0). Zero! 2: (448 ~ 12)(2~1) = (0)(1). Zerot eA z g - 3 By z a = = a A 5 4 ey E | 4: (16 + 16 ~ 12)(4~ 1) = (20)(8). Not zero. 6: (86 + 24 ~ 12)(6 ~ 1) = (48)(5). Not zero, 12: (144+ 48 - 12)(12 1 (180)(11). Not zero. I you are willing to do the work, there are many questions on the test where you can eam points, even if you aren't ‘Sure of the “right” way to solve them. Plug in the answer choices provided to brute force your way to ahigher score. 54 | LEAP 2025 Avceera | Boor Cau3 Interpreting Functions - Mini-Test Four Which function, h(x), represents the function g(2) = (x + 3)? 4 with a vertical shift 6 units up and a horizontal shift 5 units to the right? AL h@)= (27-10 Be h(a) = (2742 C. ha) = (r+ 8-10 iD. ha) + 842 Solar Company X charges a $125 installation fee and $0.95 per wat, z. Solar Company ¥ charges $1.15 pper watt and no installation fee. Which function below represents the difference in cost between Solar ‘Company Y end Solar Company X? AL f)=0.202~ 125 Fla) = 0.202 + 125 fa) =-1252 + 0.20 D. fig) =-125r-0.20 Georgia's science class launches a watermelon from the roof of her high school into the parking lot. The height of the watermelon, in meters, is modeled by the function p(¢) = ~f" + 6r + 16, where t represents how far the watermelon is from the building. How far from the building will the watermelon be when it lands on the ground in the parking lot? A. -2 meters B. — Ometers C. 2 meters D. — S meters Interpreting Functions - Mini-Test Four 55 GO ONTOTHE NEXT PAGE.4. Miguel compared the y-intercept of the graph of the function 1(x) = 3x + 11 to the y-intercept of the graph of the linear function containing the points in the table below. x | s@) 1 4 3 1 5 6 1 n ‘What isthe sum when the y-intercept of 1) is added to the y-intercept of (2)? A 25 B45 c 9s D. 110 5. Jada practiced piano the same number of hours each day this year, except for the first day, when she practiced for 9 additional hours beyond her normal daily practice amount. In January, she practiced a total of 133 hours over the 31 days in the month. Which function, z(x), can be used to determine the total number of hours she practiced piano this year up to a given numbered day, x, out of 3657 133 A = BBy was SExt9 133 Bo waapx-9 Cesare D. cuy=4r-9 ‘STOP! END OF TEST. Interpreting Functions - Mini-Test Four 56 YOU MAY GO BACK AND CHECK YOUR WORK.INTERPRETING FUNCTIONS: Miv-Tesr Exc ananons MINI-TEST EXPLANATIONS MINI-TEST ONE 1. The correct answer is B. Create expressions for the costs for ISP A and ISP B, and then subtract, ISPA:0.10x+15 Is 8:0.15x f(x) = ISP A - ISP B f(x) = 0.10x + 15 ~ 0.15x f(x) = ~0.054 +15 2. The correct answer is A. The y-intercept of f(x) is 7. Find the linear equation for g(x) by first finding the slope of the function, m= ct ee 2 ‘The slope ofa) is 3. Now inset the slope and one pint from the table into the slopedntercept form ofthe function and solve for the y:intercept. 3 10==(1)+b 3”) 20_3_17 0-2 2-2 ed aA 2 Finally, find the difference between the y-intercept of g(x) and the y-intercept of f(x). 7 7a a 2 zg b 2 2 3 iE 3 2 z o a iz iF a a 4 Fy iB a 3, Part A: The correct answer is D. At the x value ~12, the y value is 0. A distance of 0 from the ground means thatthe projectile was on the ground. It can therefore be deduced thet the projectile launched from the ground. Choice A is incorrect because the line goes above a y value of 20. Choice B is incorrect because the point at ‘an x value of ~6 is not the highest point on the line. Choice C is incorrect because over the interval between =8 and -2, the y value increases and then decreases, and the y value t the start ofthe interval isthe same as the y value at the end of the interval Part B: The correct answers are A, D, and F.A zero occurs when the graph of the function intersects the x-axis, so the function has a zero at (-12, 0). The value of the function goes down from 24 to 12 on the interval -4< x 0, 0 the function is decreasing on this interval. The greatest value y of the function occurs between x= ~6 ‘and x = ~4, so the function has a maximum between these values. 4, The correct answers are 5 and 990.00, respectively. The function $(5) gives the cost to generate S megawatt hours of electricity. Since $(5) = 990, we know that 5 megawatt hours cost $990.00. LEAP 2025 Actors! Boot Camp | 57ey 2 2 5 3 By 5 Fy q = is Fy Fy 5 a E a INTERPRETING FUNCTIONS: Mni-Tesr ExeLanamions MINI-TEST TWO 1. The correct answer is A. The domain of a function is the set of all possible inputs that produce real ‘output. The input in this case is the number of trips Asa makes between the truck and the warehouse. ‘The output is how many boxes she has left to get out of the truck. For example, at 0 trips (7 = 0), Asa has {(0) = 200 - 4(0) = 200 boxes left in the truck. Since the domain is limited to only real outputs and Asa cannot have negative boxes left in the truck, the most trips she can make Is 200 + 4 = 60. (This is because t(50) =200 - 4{50) = 0) Also, she cannot make negative number of trips. Therefore, the domain of the function is the set of all whole numbers less than or equal to 60 2. The correct answers are A, B, and F.A function must have exactly one output for each input. Choices C, D, and E give inputs that are already listed in the table, so if they are included again with an output value of 12 they ‘would violate the function definition. Therefore only choices A, 8, and F are correct. 3. Part A: Statement 1 is true because when 1 = 40, the price, p, is 120, making the cost per box 120 + 40, (r $3.00. Statement 2 is false because when n = 80, the price, p, is 230, making the cost per box 230 + 80, ‘r $2.86, Statement 3 is false because when n = 120, the price, p, Is 300, making the cost per box 300 + 120, (or $2.50, Statement 4 is true because for all n greater than 120, the price, p, is $2.50. Part B: The correct answers are C and D. In a linear function, the coefficient of the variable represents the rate of change in its graph. In the given function, the cost of a single box of pens is $2.85 and the cost of multiple boxes of pens is $2.85b, where b is the number of boxes of pens. Part C: The correct answers are B and E. Ina linear function, the constant that is being added to or subtracted from the variable represents the y-intercept of its graph. In the given function, we can deduce that the cost of shipping is fixed for any order of b pens at $15. MINI-TEST THREE 1. Part: The correct answer is L= 3+ 6, Because the question asks forthe equation interme of the totl length ofthe mural L, must be isolated ontheleft side. Since she adds $ feet each day this isthe slope. At O days, the length i 6, so this is the y.intercept. Using the slope-intercept form of y = mx + b, we can create our 3 equation: = 34+ 4 zit6 Part B: The correct answer is 12. First write en equation for the length of the second artist's mural. Then, to find the day its length isthe same as that ofthe first mural, set the equations equal to each other and solve ford. 2 ts aes 3 gate d=12 5B | LEAP 2025 Avcesra Boor CameINTERPRETING FUNCTIONS: Mss-Test Exrtanarions 2. The correct answers are ~6, 1, and 2. Factor the frst polynomial to find the three zeros. (2+ 4x-12(¢- 1) =0 (+6) 2-1) =0 3. Sample Correct Response: ‘One point for each of the following correct elements: algebraic reasoning about the point (3 + a, y); algebraic reasoning about the point (3 ~ ay); identification of the line of symmetry x = 3; justification ofthe line x= 3 as the line of symmetry for f(s). If when (3 + a,y) ison the graph, (3 ~ a, y) is also on the graph, we are saying that both f(3 +a) = y and f(3 - a) =y. If +) = (3 ~ a), then the claim must be true, (+ 2)= 13-2) (3 + 2) is equivalent to (3 ~ 2), so the claimis true. ‘The line x = 3 is the line of symmetry for the graph f(x). Ths is true because any points on the line that are the same distance from the line x = 8 have the samey values. For example, try x= 4 and x = 2. 2 2 Sj 5 3 Zz 5 rs e = Iz Ft a ey a Fy z = MINI-TEST FOUR 1. The correct answer is B. In a quadratic function, a vertical shift 6 units up occurs by adding 6 outside the parentheses while a horizontal shift right occurs by subtracting 5 inside the parentheses. Ae) = 43-5) 446 fa) == 2242 2, The correct answer Is A. Create expressions for the costs of Solar Company X and Solar Company ¥, and then subtract. LEAP 2025 Auceera i Boor Cane | 59Y 2 2 a A 5 E 5 2 3 Fy a a a 5 =I a INTERPRETING FUNCTIONS: Mru~Test Exravscions ‘Solar Company X: 0.952 + 125 Solar Company ¥: 1.152 (2) = Solar Company ¥ ~ Solar Company X f(g) = 1.182 ~ (0982+ 125) A(z) = 0.202 - 125 3. The correct answer is D. Factor the quadratic to find the zeros of the function. “P+6t416=0 ~(€-6t=16)=0 ~(+at-)=0 8 meters Because the watermelon could not have touched the ground of the parking lot at a negative distance, ignore 2. The watermelon landed on the ground in the parking lot at a distance of 8 meters from the building, 4, ‘The correct answer is B. The y-intercept of f(x) is 11. Find the linear equation for s(x) by first finding the slope of the function. Cea 3-1 m nia The slope of si) ie. Now, insert the slope and one point from the table into the slopeintercep form ofthe function and solve for the intercept. 5. The correct answeris C. Find the number of hours Jada practiced per day by dividing the total hours practiced In January by the number of days in January. Account for the 9 extra hours practiced on the first day by ‘subtracting it from the total number of practice hours for the month. 133-9 a Jada practices 4 hours a day. The total number of hours practiced on a given day is therefore this dally rate times the number of days plus the extra 9 hours from the first day: 4x + 9. 4 60 | LEAP 2025 Aiceera | Boor CaneS CHAPTER 4 SOLVING GRAPHICALLY AND RATE OF CHANGEs a Ei 5 Bf 2 Ei a 8 2 a Ej & ‘Sovinc GRAPHICALLY AND RATE OF CHANGE: Overview SOLVING GRAPHICALLY AND RATE OF CHANGE OVERVIEW The Solving Graphically and Rate of Change conceptual category tests your proficiency over @ broad range of algebra skills. The top skils that vill be tested on your exam include the following GRAPHING SOLUTIONS + Graphing solutions to inequalities and systems of inequalities + Representing constraints + Understanding lines as solution sets RATE OF CHANGE AND COMPARING FUNCTIONS + Determine the slope or average rate of change of ¢ line or function + Identify changes and transformations to a line's slope and intercepts In this chapter, we will also review how to summarize data from frequency tables. NOTES: 62 | LEAP 2025 A.cesea | Boor CaveSolving Graphically and Rate of Change - Mini-Test One 1. The table below shows the orders at an ice cream shop during the month of June. ‘Ice Cream Shop Sales - June ‘Chocolate No Syrup | SPrinkles | qopping | Total Mint a 101 0 45 146 (Café Mocha 89 60 a 176 Cookie c oo 4 | 9 | 208 ‘Total 20 | ie | am | 525 ‘Which statements about the ice cream shop sales for the month of June are true? Select all that apply. ‘A. The percentage of mint chocolate sales was less than the percentage of café mocha sales. B. The percentage of sales of cookie dough with chocolate syrup was greater than 25% of all sales. C. The percentage of sales of a café mocha with no topping was less than 1% of all sales. D. The number of sales of cookie dough ice cream with sprinkles was 44. E. The number of ice cream sales with no topping was less than the number of mint chocolate ice cream sales, 2, What is the average rate of change for the function f{x) ‘Write the average rate of change in the space below. ‘Solving Graphically -Mini-Test One [) ‘4x23 on the interval -2.s x1? GO ONTO THE NEXT PAGE.‘Time (days) 6 051 days of growth. ‘What is the average rate of change in weight of the algae bloom from day 2to day 6? ‘A. 0.032 pounds per day B. 0.095 pounds per day C. 0.190 pounds per day D. 0.380 pounds per day 4. Graph the solution set of 8x ~ 6y 2 12, Solving Graphically - Mink-Test One GO ON TOTHE NEXT PAGE.Which graph best represents the solution to the following system of inequalitie: 2v-Ty221 ‘STOP! END OF TEST. Solving Graphically - Mini-Test One 6s, YOU MAY GO BACK AND CHECK YOUR WORK.3 3) Fs 2 = = Fy a S 5 = z Ke ‘Sowvinc GRAPHICALLY AND RATE OF CHANGE? Frioiws Peacentaces FINDING PERCENTAGES To find a percentage, divide the given quantity by the total quantity and multiply by 100. given quantity, +100 = percenta total quantity 100 = percentage 1, The table below shows the orders at an ice eream shop during the month of June. ‘ce Cream Shop Sales - June Chocolate No Sprinkl ‘Total Syrup | SPFRES | Topping Mint casual |e ial 0 4s 146 Café Mocha | 89 60 an 176 Cookie Dough 60 “4 99 203 Total 250 to m | 32s Which statements about the ice cream shop sales for the month of June are true? Select all that apply. A. The percentage of mint chocolate sales was less than the percentage of café mocha sales. B, The percentage of sales of cookie dough with chocolate syrup was greater than 25% of all sales. C. The percentage of sales of a café mocha with no topping was less than 1% of all sales. D. The number of sales of cookie dough ice cream with sprinkles was 44. E, The number of ice cream sales with no topping was less than the number of mint chocolate ice cream sales. Use the process of elimination and your knowledge of percentages to find the correct answers. The percentage of mint chocolate sales is Zoe -100 = 28%, The percentage of café mocha sales ie 272 100% 34%, The percentage of cookie dough with chocolate syrup sales is SC - 100 11% ‘The percentage of café mocha with no topping sales is 2 +100 = 5%. 66 |‘Souvinc Grapuicatty anp Rate OF CHANGE: Fass Percentaces: This information supports choice A and eliminates choices B and C. You don’t need percentages to determin ‘the remaining two choices are supported by the table. Reading the table and comparing values reveals thet choice Dis also correct and that choice E can be eliminated. NOTES: i] a z 5 2 By a fy g iS a et ty LEAP 2026 A.ceara | Boot Cur | 67St Fs e z a < ra cs S a 5 3 & ‘Sotvinc GRAPHICALLY AND RATE OF CHANGE? Eoustions oF Lanes EQUATIONS OF LINES To do well on this section ofthe test, you need to have a good understanding of three common equations of aline: standard form, point-slope form, and, most importantly, slope-intercept form. STANDARD FORM The standard form ofa line is Ax + By=C 1m standard form, the variables are on the left side of the equation, and A, B, and C are integers. POINT-SLOPE FORM The point-slope form ofa line is y~ y, = mx x). Point-slope form is used when you already have the slope and one point on the line but don't know the yintercept. SLOPE-INTERCEPT FORM The slopevintercept form of a line is y= mx+b. In slope-intercept form, m is equal tothe slope of the line and bis the y-intercept. ‘tis important tobe able to switch between these three forms. You never know ifthe answer choices willbe given in standard form, point-slope form, or slope-intercept form. is easiest to use the slope-intercept form when generating the equation of a line from a graph, In this question (see opposite page), if we convert the inequalities to slope-intercept form, we can learn everything ‘we need to make an accurate groph. Bx 6212 ~6y2-B8r+12 68 | LEAP 2025 Avczera | Boor CamoSotvine Grapiicatty anp Rate oF CHANGE: ©, u Graph the solution set of 8x 6y 2 12 4 Since slopeintercept formis y = mx +b, our slope is and our yintercept is ~2. This isa linear equation so we need two points to make an accurate graph using a straight-edge. “The y-intercept is ~2. Therefore, we know that one point is (0, ~2) Slope is defined as rise over run, so we can find another point by going to the right 3 (run) and up 4 (rise): (8, 2) Create a line across the graph that connects these two points. The inequality is less than or equal fo, so we use a solid line and shade everything below: os > 5 E g Fi 2 & 8 a 5 eS E ° | 69= SI = Ey 2 a a ° S S 5 Ey ‘Sonvine GRAPHICALLY AND RATE OF CHANGE: Process o* Eumnarion PROCESS OF ELIMINATION When you get stuck on a question and need to guess, always try to avoid making a random guess when you can. Instead, narrow down the choices to increase your chance of guessing correctly. 3. The table below shows the weight of an algae bloom after several days of growth. ‘Time (days) | Weight (b) 2 013 3 ou7 4 023 5 032 6 ost What is the average rate of change in weight ofthe algae bloom from day 2 to day 6? ‘A. 0.032 pounds per day B. 0.095 pounds per day €. 0190 pounds per day D. 0.380 pounds per day Looking at the table, you can see that the rate of growth increases slightly each day. The lowest growth rate is between the first two days, days 2 and 3, when the plant grows 0.17 - 0.13 = 0.040 Ib. ‘The highest growth rate is between the last two days, days 5 and 6, when the plant grows 0.51 ~ 0.32 = 0.190 Ib, Since the question asks for the average rate of change and an average is a way of measuring the “middle” of a Set of data, you can eliminate answer choices that do not reflect a number between 0.040 and 0.190 Ib per day. Choice A can be eliminated because 0.032 is less than 0.040, Choices C and D can be eliminated because 0.190 ‘and 0.380 are equal to or greater than 0.190. Since choice B, 0.095 Ib per week, is the only option that falls between the highest and lowest rates of change, itis the best guess and also the correct answer. 70 | LEAP 2025 Avcee2s | Boot Can?Solving Graphically and Rate of Change - Mini-Test Two 1. Darrell is saving for a car while going to school. He would like to earn at least $400 per month so that he ccan purchase the car by the end of the year. He cannot work more than 40 hours per month. He cuts grass for $15 per hour and works at the library for $9 per hour. Let x represent the number of hours Darrell works cutting grass and y represent the number of hours he works at the library. PARTA Which graph represents the set of points t at Teast $400 and not work more than 40 how t give the number of hours Darrell can work so that he can earn me Bw ours st ubacy ove at Ubary ° 0 a ° w Cy Hours cating ss ove ating ass ic.) «0 i 3 qe 5 a ° ry o ° 0 * ours coting Grass ours ting Gree PART B Which ordered pairs (4, 9) satisfy the system of inequalities that represent the number of hours Darrell could work to meet the conditions described? Seleet all that apply. AL 25,12) B. U8. 14) c.15,19) D. (12,28) E. (6.35) ‘Solving Graphically - Mini-Test Two, nm GO ONTO THE NEXT PAGE.PARTC If Darrell works at the library for 20 hours this month, what is the minimum number of hours he must work ‘cutting grass in order to earn at least $4007 Give your answer to the nearest whole hour in the box below. PARTD Darrell prefers working at the libary to cutting grass. Out of the 40 possible total hours, what is the greatest number of hours Darrell can work at the libary and still earn at least $400 for the month? Give your answer to the nearest whole hour in the box below. . Which statements about the line shown in the graph below are true? Select all that apply. ‘A. The point (30, 8) is on the line. B. The point (-30, 8) is on the line. C. The point (0, 2) is on the line. D. The point (2, 0) is on the line. E. The graph represents the equation ~x + Sy = 10. F. The graph represents the equation x Sy = 10. Solving Graphically - Mink-Test Two 2 GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE.‘Sowvinc Grapuicatty anp Rate oF CHANG! PLUG IN POINTS ON A GRAPH I you're having trouble graphing lines or inequalities on the coordinate plane, try plugging in points. ‘This is a quick and easy method for solving graph problems, Use assumed values for x and yo find points on the lines or shaded regions. Eliminate graphs that aren't consistent with the information provided in the word problem. Let's take a look at how plugging in points can help you solve a problem on your test, Select e point thatis shaded in some graphs but notin others, We can start with (20,18). This is shaded in choices B and C but not in choices A or D, Use the rules given in the problem to see if this earns at least the minimum required amount of money ($400) while staying under 40 total hours, 1. Darrell s saving fora car while going to school, He woul Hike wo earn atleast S400 per month so tha he ean purlasethe ear by the end af the year. He eannot work more than 40 hours per month, He eas ras for S15 pet hour and sorks atthe brary for $9 per hou, Let represent the numberof hours Barrell works eutting grass an represen the numberof hours he Works at the Hira. PARTA Which praph remresents the sot of point that give the numberof hours Darrell ean work so that he ean arma least $400 and not work riore than 40 hours? Aw Boe N : . # n E : A 7 7 Ea eI ® % ‘ 7 % 2 ours Cutting Grass ‘Hours Cutting Grass, Be . rs & | 8 2g = 8 8Zl S g z By Fy rs io 5 2 Z| 3 fa Sovine GRAPHICALLY AND RATE OF CHANGE? Piuc.n Ponts ov a Gear 20 + 18 = 38, so these values total less than the maximum number of hours. Also, 20(15) + 18(9) = 462, which is greater than 400. The point (20, 18) works as a solution, so it should be shaded. Therefore, we can eliminate choices A and D. Now select a point that is shaded in choice B but not in C. (5, 30) works for this purpose. 5 +30 = 35, which is less than the maximum number of hours, 40. However, §(15) + 30(9) = 345, which is not enough money to meet the minimum of 400. This point should not be shaded, so we can eliminate choice B. ‘The best choice is C because it is the only graph left standing after we plugged in two sets of values. Note that you can use this strategy even if you don't know the inequalities for the lines. In this plugged some values into the rules instead of the inequalities. 82, we just NOTES: 74 | LEAP 2025 Avccora | Boor CaveSouvine GrapHicatty AND RATE OF CHANGE: Mucni~Srer Pave MULTI-STEP PANIC ‘A multi-part problem on this assessment is usually worth one point per part. Sometimes, the later parts depend on the earlier parts. This can help you because you can reuse your work for later questions. What happens, however, When the fist part of the question stumps you? Do you miss out on the rest of the points? PARTB Which ordered pairs (x, y) satisfy the system of inequalities that represent the number of hours Darrell could work to meet the conditions described? Select all that apply. AL @5,12) as, 14) (a5, 19) (12, 28) E. 6,35) PART C If Darrell works at the library for 20 hours this month, what is the minimum number of hours he must ‘work cutting grass in order to earn at least $400? Give your answer to the nearest whole hour in the box below. hours PART D Darrell prefers working at the libary to cutting grass. Out of the 40 possible total hours, what is the greatest number of hours Darrell can work at the libary and still earn at least $400 for the month? Give your answer to the nearest whole hour in the box below. hours Ifyou weter't able to work out Part And determine what the graph of the inequalities should look lke, Parts B, C, and D can all still be answered. Dor't panic! Use the rules that were given in the introduction to the problem. None of these questions have to be solved using a graph or even a system of inequalities. For example, to solve Part D, you can start gives you at least $400: 40 library hours and work downward until you find a solution that 40 library, 0 grass: 40(9) + 0(15) 39 library, 1 grass: 39(9) + 1(15) = 366 No 38 library, 2 grass: 38(9) + 2(15) = 372 No a a g 2 Bi Fe & 2 Sg g ES LEAP 2025 Avctara | Boor Cane | 75)‘Sowvinc GRAPHICALLY AND RaTe oF CHANGE: Mutni-Ste> Paw 37 library, 3 grass: 37(9) + 3(15) = 378 No 36 library, 4 grass: 36(2) + 4(15) = 384 No 35 library, 5 grass: 35(9) + 5(15) = 390 No 34 library, 6 grass: 34(9) + 6(15) = 396 No ‘33 library, 7 grass: 33(9) + 7(15) = 402 Yes! The correct answer is 33. This feels time-consuming, but its worth it when you get the right answer. You have plenty of time. When you miss the first part of a multi-step problem, don't panic! Look at each part individually and work out what you can. NOTES: i 3) 3 & = Ey es ie g SI FS 3 Es 76 | LEAP 2025 Avcears! Boor CareSolving Graphically and Rate of Change - Mini-Test Three 1. Set the box or bots that repent the trnomaton of ech fection from he prea! fncton Vertical Horizontal ‘Vertical ‘Translation ‘Translation Reflection fe)= fx)= +0 Six) =2-8 Sls) = 2743 2. A system of equations is given below. 3r43y=19 6x-y=10 What is the y value of the solution to the system of equations? Write your answer in the box: [| \ SoWving Graphically - Mini-Test 3 7 GO ONTO THE NEXT PAGE.3. Consider the three points (-8, ~10), (16, 20), and (44, 55). PARTA ‘A line passes through these three points on the coordinate plane. Graph the line below. y wf PART B Using the graph in Part A, explain why the ratio of the x-coordinate to the y-coordinate is the same for any Point om the line, except the x-intercept. Explain why this is not true for the fercept. Write your explanation in the space provided below. Solving Graphically - Mini-Test 3 78 GO ONTO THE NEXT PAGE. /PART C Do the points on the line y = 5x + L have a constant ratio of the x-coordinate to the y-coordinate for all points on the line, excepting the x-intercept? Explain your answer. Write your answer and explanation in the space provided below. ‘STOP! END OF TEST. ‘Solving Graphically - Mini-Test 8 79 YOU MAY GO BACK AND CHECK YOUR WORK.2 i} = 5 eB E Es A 3 B A & t TRANSLATIONS & REFLECTONS Sowvinc GrapuicaLty anp Rare oF CHANG! TRANSLATIONS & REFLECTIONS Understanding function translations will help you gain extra points on the test in a variety of questions. A function translation sjust a fancy way of saying the graph of the function changes position or appearance on the coordinate plane. A basic quadratic function is y = x2. f you add to y (everything on the right side of the equal sign), the position of the graph of the funetion changes vertically. If you add to x the variable being squared), the graph moves horizontally. Here's an example of adding to y: y= x8 + 10 causes the graph of x* to move up the coordinate plane 10 units ‘Adding a number to y moves the graph up. Subtracting a number moves the graph down. Here's an example of adding tox: y = (x +3)* causes the graph of x* to move left along the coordinate plane 3 units ‘Adding a number to x moves the graph left. Subtracting a number moves the graph right. ‘Warning: A common mistake is to think that (x + 3'moves the graph of xto the right by three, because positive 3s on the right side of the coordinate plane. But the leftright shifting is backward from what you might expect. If you get confused, use the following rhyme to remember what happens to the graph: ‘Add to y, go high. Add to x, go left. Lastly, if you multiply the graph by a negative number, its direction flips. This is called a reflection ‘The graph of y = x*is a parabola that opens upward. “The graph of, isa parabola that opens downward. Use this knowledge to answer the following mini-test question. 1. Select the box or boxes that represent the transformation of each function from the parent function faye Vertical Horizontal Vertical ‘Translation | Translation Reflection faa fis) = (r+ fayae-8 Sia) =(0=2)'43 80 | LEAP 2025 Avccoea! Boor Came‘Sotvinc GRAPHICALLY AND RATE OF CHANGE: Traws.arions & REFLECTONS vertical translation means the graph moves up and down the j-axis. A vertical translation occurs when a value Is added or subtracted outside of the parentheses, as in the 3rd and th functions Anhorizontal translation means the graph moves left and right on the x-oxis. A horizontal translation occurs when ‘value is added or subtracted inside of the parentheses, as in the 2nd and 4th functions. A vertical reflection occurs when the function is multiplied by ~1, as in the 1st function, NOTES: F FI = A s a = A 5 A A LEAP 2025 Avcesna Boor Cave | 81A FI 2 = Ey EI @ 6 5 Ei 2 BI & ‘Sowvinc GrapHIcaLty AND RATE OF CHANGE: Miu-Test Exeananions MINI-TEST EXPLANATIONS MINI-TEST ONE 1. The correct answers are A and D. Choice A is correct because the percentage of mint chocolate sales Is 146 oo 176 ag * 100 = 28%, which is fess than the percentage of café mocha sales, >= ° 100 = 34%. Choice D is correct because the value in the row labeled Cookie Dough under the column Sprinkles is 44. Choices 8, ©, and E do not accurately describe the data. The percentage of cookie dough with chocolate syrup is 27 60. ag * 100* 11%, which is not over 25%. The percentage of café mocha with no topping is ge * 100= 8%, which is not less than 1% of all sales. The number of ice cream sales with no topping is 171, which Is not less than the number of mint chocolate ice cream sales, 146. where bis the 2. Theconetannerie~. The seer charge ien te reson £2) = 11) greatest value on the interval and a is the least value on the interval. Evaluate the expression for the given function. 2 3 “The average rate of change of the function on the interval ~2. 12 i ~6y2-Bx +12 4 ax 8-2 yee The graph needs a slope of 4 ayrintercept of -2, and shading below a solid line because the inequality used is less than or equal to. 82 | LEAP 2025 Avceora | Boor Cane‘Sowvine Grapiicatty AND RaTE OF CHANGE? Moi-Test Exranarons 5. The correct answer is A. Put both inequalities into slopeintercept form to determine the properties of their lines. 2x- 7221 2x- 5/218 ~Tyz-2K4+21 and ~Sy2-2e415 2 2 s2x-3 2x- yay ysgx-3 Both inequalities have positive slope, so eliminate choices C and D. Both inequalities use the less than or equal to sign, which means that the shaded region should be below both lines, so eliminate choice B. Only choice A matches the information given by the inequalities in slope-intercept form. MINI-TEST TWO 1. Part A: The correct answer is C. Fist, create the two inequalities. x and y cannot total greater than 40, and ‘the number of hours Darrel spends cutting grass, times 15, plus the number of hours he spends at the library, times 9, must add together to be greater than or equal to 400 xtys40 18x +9y> 400 ‘The first inequality can be rewritten as y < x. The second inequality can also be converted into slope-intercept form: The line for the first inequality appears on all four answer options, s0 focus on the second inequality. The slope Is somewhat steep and downward, so we can eliminate choices A end B for having lines that are too shallow. Choice D can be eliminated because this inequality is greater then or equal to, which means that the shaded portion should be above the line, not below. This leaves choice C, which also correctly shows the shading beneath the line forthe first inequality Part B: The correct answers are A and D. Use the second part of the system of inequalities and determine if the amount of money earned for each input is greater than or equal to 400. A (25, 12): 15(25) + 9(12) = 483. Yes B.(18, 14): 15(18) +9(14) = 396. No C. (15,19): 15(15) + 9(19) = 396. No D. (12, 28): 15(12) + 9(28) = 432. Yes E. (5, 38): 15(6) + 9(35) = 390. No Part C: The correct answer is 15. Substitute the known value for y, 20, into the second inequality and solve for x. 15x + 9y 2.400 LEAP 2025 Aucesra | Boot Cave | BB EI Ei I = 5 eB FI Es g ey Fy5 4 3 = By ey a & ey S I fA ‘Sotvinc GRAPHICALLY AND RATE OF CHANGE: M-Test Exranstions 36x 9(20) > 400 18+ 180 > 400 152220 2 2142 ae ‘The question calls for an answer to the nearest whole hour, so round up to 15. Part D: The correct answer is 83. Use the substitution method by solving the first part of the inequality in ‘terms of y, then solving the second part of the inequality for x. xtys40 15x 9y 2-400 ys40-x 18x +9(40 - x) 2 400 18x +360 ~ 9x 2 400 6x2.40 x26 3 Since the number of hours cutting the grass, x, must be at least 62 hours, the number of hours at the library, y, must be no more than 40 ~ 62 . 334 hours. The question calls for the nearest whole number of hours, so round down to 33. 2. The correct answers are A, C, and E. Notice that the graph ofthe line runs through points (~10, 0) and (0,2). Use these points to find the slope of the line. 1 ohye2 . 5 Check the points in choices A, B, C, and D. Choices A and C are correct while choices B and D are incorrect. Convert the equation of the line to standard form. (0) =(dx+2) sy=x410 wx 5y=10 Compare this standard form of the equation to the equations in choices E and F. Choice E is correct and choice Fis incorrect. 84 | LEAP 2025 Auccees | Boor Cane‘Sowvinc GRAPHICALLY AND RATE OF CHANGE? Mns—Test Exe anaTions MINI-TEST THREE 1. The correct answers are indicated below. Vertical Horizontal Vertical ‘Translation ‘Translation Reflection Saya v Sox) = +1? v — fiz)=2-8 v Sia) =~ 2743 v v vertical transiation occurs when a value is added or subtracted outside of the parentheses, as in the 3rd and ‘ath functions. A horizontal transtation occurs when a value is added or subtracted inside of the parentheses, gs nthe nd and th functions. ‘A vertical reflection occurs when the function is multiplied by ~1, asin the Tt 2. The correct answer Is 4, Multiply both sides of the first equation by 2. 6x + 6y=38 6x-y=10 ‘Subtract the second equation from the first equation. Solve for y. 7y=28 yaa 3. Part A: The correct response should look simitar to this: ¥ top py Soe only one of the given points appears inthe range of the Blank graph. To find another point, determi Lt © LEAP 2028 Auceana | Boor Cave | 85‘Sonvine GRAPHICALLY AND RATE OF CHANGE: Miv-Test Exp.snarions -(-1 30_ 5 + 2010) . The yintercept of the line can then be 16~(-8) 24 equation of the line. The slope of the line is determined using one of the given points, Sy. Usex= 4 The equation for the line in slope-intercept form is therefore y to find a second point with which to graph your line: y= 5 (0) = 0. The second point is (0, 0). Graph the line that runs through those two 4 points. Part B Sample correct response: (One point for correct explanation of why the coordinate values almost always have the same ratio. (One point for correct explanation of the exception with regards to the x-intercept. ‘The equation of the line running through all three points is 3x Whatever x value is chosen, the y value will always be fivefourths of that. That's why they are always in the same ratio. The only exception is the >xintercept, which is at (0,0) on the graph. At this point, to find the ratio between the x value and the y value, we would need to divide by 0, which is undefined Part C: Sample correct response: ‘The x- and y-coordinates do not have a constant ratio in this equation because the y-intercept causes the line to not pass through the origin, so this line doesn't have the same property as the line in Part B. For example, {two points on this line are (1, 6) and (2, 11). 1:6 # 2:11. Ifthe line had a y-intercept of 0, the coordinates would keep the same ratio. 86 | LEAP 2025 Arceens IBoor CareAlgebra | Practice Test DEPARTMENT of Hepucarion “Toutstana BelievesAlgebra I—Session 1a: Non-Calculator Session 1a: Non-Calculator Directions: Today, you will take Session 1a of the Algebra | Practice Test. You will not be able to use a calculator in this session, Read each question. Then, follow the directions to answer each question. Mark your answers by circling the correct choice. If you need to change an answer, be sure to erase your first answer completely. Some of the questions will ask you to write a response. Write your response in the space provided in your test booklet. lfyou do not know the answer to a question, you may go on to the next question. If you finish early, you may review your answers and any questions you did not answer in this session ONLY. GO ON > 3 Algebra |Algebra l—-Session 1a: Non-Calculator 4. Determine all zeros for the function f(x) = (x? + 2x - 8)(x - 6). Select each correct answer, A. 7-48 (Nel ia = a fo EO G 2 H 4 L 6 i 8 K. 48 GO ON > Algebra | 4Algebra I—Session 1a: Non-Calculator 2, Graph the solution set of 2x +y > 6. Graph the solution set of the linear inequality in the coordinate plane by * graphing the line and * shading the desired region. “7-6-5 4-3-2 -1_ 4 -2 -3 -4] -5 “6 -7| GO ON > 5 Algebra |Algebra |—Session 1a: Non-Calculator 3. Which expression is equivalent to (3x* + 8x*) - (7x* - 6x)? A B. Algebra | “aye 414 “art + 14x 8x8 + 14x9 - 7x? 8x8 + 2x? = 7x? GO ONAlgebra I—Session 1a: Non-Calculator 4. Which graph best represents the solution to this system of inequalities? x+ys6 xX+2y<8 A. B. y 4 ra 10) 4| @| ¢| 6 4 4 2| 2| “10 “8 “6 “4 -2, 2468 “10 “8 “6 “4-2, 2468 ] ~10 c y D. 19) 4 | 2 x - “oe ele NX Soe eae | ae Ae . 4 | “4 4 -*| -f 0 0] GO ON > 7 Algebra |Algebra l—Session 1a: Non-Calculator 5. Use the information provided to answer Part A and Part B for question 5. Let a represent a non-zero rational number and let b represent an irrational number. PartA Which expression could represent a rational number? Xo B. a+b oe De be PartB Consider a quadratic equation with integer coefficients and two distinct zeros. If one zero is irrational, which statement is true about the other zero? A. The other zero must be rational, B. The other zero must be irrational. C. The other zero can be either rational or irrational. D. The other zero must be non-real. GO ON Algebra | 8Algebra |—Session 1a: Non-Calculator The figure shows a graph of the function f(x) in the coordinate plane. Ax) A second function, g, is defined by g(x) = “8x +2. Select the correct phrase from each list to complete the sentence. 12) .g(2) and f(2) g(2). is less than is greater than is equal to is less than is greater than is equal to GO ON P 9 Algebra |Algebra I—Session 1a: Non-Calculator 7. The cost to manufacture x pairs of sunglasses can be represented by a function, Clx). Select from each list to correctly complete the statement about function C, If C(4) = 398, then —___ Algebra | 99.50 398 pairs of sunglasses cost $ 10 4.00 398,00 1592.00 GO ON >Algebra |—Session 1a: Non-Calculator A circular pool of water is shrinking as it drains. The diagram shows the shrinkage. K34 i A formula for the area, A, of the circular pool is given by the equation A = x(r—- 3). Which is a formula for r? A ra{4-3 "1 Algebra |You have come to the end of Session 1a. * Review your answers from Session 1a ONLY. * Then close your test booklet and sit quietly or read silently. Algebra | 12Algebra I—Session 1b: Calculator Session 1b: Calculator Directions: Today, you will take Session 1b of the Algebra | Practice Test. You will be able to use a calculator in this session. Read each question. Then, follow the directions to answer each question. Mark your answers by circling the correct choice. If you need to change an answer, be sure to erase your first answer completely. Some of the questions will ask you to write a response. Write your response in the space provided in your test booklet. If you do not know the answer to a question, you may go on to the next question, If you finish early, you may review your answers and any questions you did not answer in this session ONLY. GO ON > 13 Algebra |Algebra I—Session 1b: Calculator 9. Anabsolute value function in the form f(x) = alx + b| + c is graphed in the xy-coordinate plane, where a, b, and c are constants. Graph fle) = 12x - 6] + 1 in the coordinate plane. Plot a point for the vertex of the absolute value function. * Then plot two rays to complete the graph of the absolute value function. GO ON P Algebra | 14Algebra 1—Session 1b: Calculator GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE GO ON > 15 Algebra |Algebra I-Session 1b: Calculator 10. Use the information provided to answer Part A through Part D for question 10. Leah would like to earn at least $120 per month. She babysits for $5 per hour and works at an ice cream shop for $8 per hour, Leah cannot work more than a total of 20 hours per month. Let x represent the number of hours Leah babysits and let y represent the number of hours Leah works at the ice cream shop. PartA Which graph shows the set of points that represents the number of hours that Leah ‘can work in order to earn at least $120 and not work more than 20 hours per month? A. y B. y 2 $20 @ 8 20 2 25 E215 Ze 15 8 28 58 = 26 10 go 10 38 aes 22 5 Te 5 % % x 0 5 10 15 20 0 ee ee Hours Babysitting Hours Babysitting . y, D. y = a 9 20 9 20 25 Er Bes E515 = S 58 38 26 10 26 10 5 5 22 22 > = 5 x =x 0 5 10 15 20 0 5 10 15 20 Hours Babysitting Hours Babysitting GO ON P Algebra | 16Algebra |—Session 1b: Calculator PartB Which pairs (x, y) represent hours that Leah could work to meet the given conditions? Select all that apply. A. (4,18) B. 6,12) Cc. (10,9) D. (18,5) E. (19,1) Part C If Leah babysits for 7 hours this month, what is the minimum number of hours she would have to work at the ice cream shop to earn at least $120? Give your answer to the nearest whole hour, Enter your answer in the box. hours Part D Leah prefers babysitting over working at the ice cream shop. Out of 20 total hours, what is the maximum number of hours she can babysit to be able to earn at least $120 per month? Give your answer to the nearest whole hour. Enter your answer in the box. hours GO ON P 7 Algebra |Algebra |—Session 1b: Calculator 14. For the equation ax +c = bx +d, where a + b and c # d, what is x expressed in terms of a,b, ¢, andd? Complete the expression for the value of x using the choices shown. Write the correct choice in each box. a+b c+d a-b o-d b-a d-c GO ON Algebra | 18Algebra |—Session 1b: Calculator 12. Aworker eared a 2% increase in her annual salary for each of 4 years. She plans to continue working in her position for an additional n years. If she continues to earn a 2% increase in her annual salary, which statement describes the expression that can be used to calculate the total percent increase in her annual salary from the first year to the last year? A. The expression 1.02" can be used because (1.02'' = 1.02. The expression 1.02 can be used because 1.02* x 1.02” = 1.02”, B. C. The expression 1.02"'” can be used because 1,02" x 1,02" = 1.02¢~9, D. The expression 1.02“*” can be used because 1.02‘ + 1.02” = 1.02°*”, GO ON 19 Algebra |Algebra I—Session 1b: Calculator 13. Two real numbers are defined as: a=0.444444444444 .,. b = 0.354355435554... Determine whether each number is rational or irrational. Is the product of a and b rational or irrational? Justify your answers. Enter your answers and your justifications in the box provided. GO ON > Algebra | 20Algebra |—Session 1b: Calculator GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE GO ON P 2 Algebra |Algebra |—Session 1b: Calculator 14. Gabriel operates a riverboat and frequently offers tours of the river. Typically, a tour lasts for 3.25 hours. The riverboat usually takes 2.00 hours to make the 25-mile trip upstream from the dock and 1.25 hours to make the 25-mile return trip downstream. H ( wet (: lees Kc dock Gabriel is considering offering a shorter tour that will last 2.50 hours and travel only 20 miles upstream before returning. Will the shorter tour be possible if the riverboat travels at the same speed as it does in the 3.25-hour tour? Show your steps and justify your answer. Enter your answer, your work, and your justification in the box provided. GO ON Algebra | 22Algebra I—Session 1b: Calculator 23 Algebra |You have come to the end of Session 1b. * Review your answers from Session 1b ONLY. * Then close your test booklet and sit quietly or read silently. Algebra | 24Algebra |—Session 2: Calculator Session 2: Calculator Directions: Today, you will take Session 2 of the Algebra | Practice Test. You will be able to use a calculator in this session. Read each question, Then, follow the directions to answer each question. Mark your answers by circling the correct choice. If you need to change an answer, be sure to erase your first answer completely. Some of the questions will ask you to write a response. Write your response in the space provided in your test booklet, If you do not know the answer to a question, you may go on to the next question. If you finish early, you may review your answers and any questions you did not answer in this session ONLY. GO ON 25 Algebra |Algebra |—Session 2: Calculator 45. A system of equations is shown. What is the x-value of the solution to the system of equations? Enter your answer in the box. GO ON > Algebra | 26Algebra |—Session 2: Calculator 16. ‘A quadratic function f(x) is graphed in the xy-coordinate plane. GO ON P 27 Algebra |Algebra I—Session 2: Calculator 17. The formula for finding the perimeter, P, of a rectangle with length / and width w is given. P=2l+2w Which formula shows how the length of a rectangle can be determined from the perimeter and the width? 2 GO ON > Algebra | 28Algebra |-Session 2: Calculator GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE GO ON > 29 Algebra |Algebra I—Session 2: Calculator 48. PartA A projectile is shot into the air. The altitude of the projectile after t seconds is modeled by the function graphed. Time t is measured in seconds and altitude h(é) is measured in feet. 0) P(12, 19.4) y 8 Height (feet) sa a (25.93, 0) 0 6 016mm Time (seconds) Which of these statements is true? A. The projectile reaches a maximum altitude of 12 feet. B. The projectile reaches its maximum altitude after 12 seconds of flight. C. The projectile is launched from the ground. D. The altitude of the projectile is increasing on the interval 5 < t < 20, GO ON Algebra | 30Algebra |—Session 2: Calculator Part B The table models the flight of the projectile from Part A. ed Ee ee ee no [5 [13 [17.8 [19.41 17.8] 13 | 5 Which of these statements is true? A. hid) Algebra |—Session 2: Calculator 20. A local theater sells admission tickets for $9.00 on Thursday nights. At capacity, the theater holds 100 customers. The function M(n) = 9n represents the amount of money the theater takes in on Thursday nights, where n is the number of customers. What is the domain of M(n) in this context? A B. c. D. all whole numbers all non-negative rational numbers all non-negative integers that are multiples of 9 all non-negative integers less than or equal to 100 GO ON > 33 Algebra |Algebra |—Session 2: Calculator 21. The graphs of f(x) = 7° ~ 4 and g(x) = 0.5x? +x + 4 are given y y= 05x + x44 Use the graphs to find the solution to the equation x° - 4 = 0.5x7 +x + 4. Enter your answer in the box. GO ON P Algebra | 34Algebra I—Session 2: Calculator 22. Which points are on the graph of the equation “3x + 6y + 5 =-7? Select all that apply. A. (3,6) B. (2,0) c 02) D. 6,3) E. (8,2) GO ON & 35 Algebra |Algebra |—Session 2: Calculator 23, At the beginning of an experiment, the number of bacteria in a colony was counted at time t = 0. The number of bacteria in the colony t minutes after the initial count is modeled by the function b(t) = 4(2).. What is the average rate of change in the number of bacteria for the first 5 minutes of the experiment? Select from each list to correctly complete the sentence. The average rate of change in the number of bacteria for the first § minutes of the experiment is 24.0 24.8 25.4 25.6 bacteria minutes bacteria per minute minutes per bacteria Algebra | 36 GO ON >Algebra |—Session 2: Calculator 24. Elephant Population Estimates - Namibia Combined estimates for Etosha National Park and the Northwestern Population Year_ [Base Year | Estimated Number of Elephants 1998 3 3,218 2000 5 3,628 2002 7 3,724 2004 9 3,571 The elephant population in northwestern Namibia and Etosha National Park can be predicted by the expression 2,649(1.045)*, where b is the number of years since 1995. What does the value 2,649 represent? i B. c. D. the predicted increase in the number of elephants in the region each year the predicted number of elephants in the region in 1995, the year when the elephant population is predicted to stop increasing the percentage the elephant population is predicted to increase each year GO ON > 37 Algebra |Algebra |—Session 2: Calculator 25, Use the quadratic equation y = -2x° + 4x +5 to complete the statements. Enter your answers in the boxes. The equation can be rewritten as y = -2(x +| ft Therefore, the vertex of the graph of the function y = -2x? + 4x + 5 in the xy-coordinate plane is located at the point ( 5 ). GO ON > Algebra | 38Algebra I—Session 2: Calculator 26, Jerome is constructing a table of values that satisfies the definition of a function. Input 13 | 20 [ 0 | -4 | 11] +1 [17 Output [5s [31 | 9 | 24] 5 5 | 13 Which number(s) can be placed in the empty cell so that the table of values satisfies the definition of a function? Select all that apply. A 8 Bal G0 D2 Ell R417 GO ON > 39 Algebra |Algebra l—Session 2: Calculator 27. Use the information provided to answer Part A through Part C for question 27. Phil and Matt made cookies for a fundraiser at their high school. © Phil made 25% more cookies than Matt. © The cookies sold for $0.25 each © After the sale, 20% of the combined total of their cookies remained. PartA Create an equation to represent the total amount of money Matt and Phil earned at the fundraiser based on the number of cookies Matt made, Explain how you determined your equation. Enter your equation and your explanation in the box provided. GO ON > Algebra | 40Algebra I—Session 2: Calculator Part B Phil and Matt made a total of $72.00 selling the cookies, How many cookies did Phil make and how many cookies did Matt make? Show your work. Enter your answers and your work in the box provided, GO ON a4 Algebra |Algebra |—Session 2: Calculator PartC Next year Phil and Matt may sell the cookies for $.50 each. They plan to make the same total number of cookies, but they predict that they will only sell 70% of them given the price increase. Based on their prediction, should Phil and Matt raise the price of the cookies? Justify your answer. Enter your answer and your justification in the box provided. GO ON & Algebra | 42Algebra I—Session 2: Calculator GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE GO ON P 43 Algebra |Algebra !—Session 2: Calculator 28, Use the information provided to answer Part A through Part C for question 28. Consider the three points (4, -3), (20, 15), and (48, 36). PartA Graph the line that passes through these three points on the coordinate plane. GO ON Algebra | a4Algebra I—Session 2: Calculator Part B Use the graph in Part A to explain why the ratio of the y-coordinate to the x-coordinate is the same for any point on the line except the y-intercept. Explain why this is not true for the y-intercept. Enter your explanations in the box provided. GO ON P 45 Algebra |Algebra I—Session 2: Calculator PartC Do the points on the line y = 3x - 2 have a constant ratio of the y-coordinate to the x-coordinate for any point on the line except the y-intercept? Explain your answer. Enter your answer and your explanation in the box provided. Algebra | 46You have come to the end of Session 2 of the test. * Review your answers from Session 2 ONLY. * Then close your test booklet and sit quietly or read silently. 47 Algebra |NO TEST MATERIALS Algebra | 48Algebra |—Session 3: Calculator Session 3: Calculator Directions: ‘Today, you will take Session 3 of the Algebra | Practice Test. You will be able to use a calculator in this session. Read each question. Then, follow the directions to answer each question. Mark your answers by circling the correct choice. If you need to change an answer, be sure to erase your first answer completely. Some of the questions will ask you to write a response. Write your response in the space provided in your test booklet. If you do not know the answer to a question, you may go on to the next question, If you finish early, you may review your answers and any questions you did not answer in this, session ONLY. GO ON > 49 Algebra |Algebra I—Session 3: Calculator 29, PartA A dump truck weighs 11.25 tons when empty. A conveyor belt pours sand into the truck at a constant rate of Fron per minute until itis full. Let t represent the elapsed time in minutes. Let w represent the weight of the truck after t minutes. Write an equation for w in terms of t. Enter your equation in the box provided. Enter only your equation. PartB The dump truck from Part A weighs 18 tons when filled, At the same time the dump truck is being filled, an identical dump truck filled to capacity is being emptied at a rate of Fon per minute, How much sand is in each dump truck when the trucks are the same weight? Enter your answer in the box. tons GO ON > Algebra | 50Algebra l—Session 3: Calculator 30. Use the information provided to answer Part A and Part B for question 30. Jamie has a plan to save money for a trip. Today, she puts 5 pennies in a jar. Tomorrow, she will put the initial amount in plus another 5 pennies. Each day she will put 5 pennies more than she put into the jar the day before, as shown in the table. Day On | ata rosa Deposit (pennies) | 5 | 10 | 15 | 20 PartA Let f(@) represent the amount of pennies she puts into the jar on day d. What does f(10) = 55 mean? ‘A. Jamie will put 10 pennies in the jar on day 55. B. Jamie will put 55 pennies in the jar on day 10. C. Jamie will have 10 pennies in the jar on day 55. D. Jamie will have 55 pennies in the jar on day 10. PartB Let f(d) represent the amount of pennies that Jamie puts into the jar on day d. Today is day 0. Select the statement that is true. A. fd +1)=Kd) B. fd + 1) =5(f(@) C. fd+1)=fd)+1 D. fd+1)=fa)+5 GO ON P 51 Algebra |Algebra |-Session 3: Calculator 81. Select from each list to correctly complete the sentence. To solve the equation x*~ x - 2 = 0 for x by completing the square, a student could use the equivalent equation (x -__ Algebra | -14 4/4 14 1/4 “12 “12 12 12 - 9/4 - 9/4 a4 9/4 -3/2 -3/2 3/2 3/2 52 GO ONAlgebra |—Session 3: Calculator 82. A ball was thrown upward into the air. The height, in feet, of the ball above the ground t seconds after being thrown can be determined by the expression ~16f* + 40t + 3. What is the meaning of the 3 in the expression? A. B. C. D. The ball took 8 seconds to reach its maximum height. The ball took 3 seconds to reach the ground. The ball was thrown from a height of 3 feet. The ball reached a maximum height of 3 feet. GO ON > 53 Algebra |Algebra |—Session 3: Calculator 33, Use the information provided to answer Part A and Part B for question 33. The function fis defined by f(x) = x? - 2x - 24. PartA If f(x + 3) =x* + kx ~ 21, what is the value of k? Enter your answer in the box. PartB What are the zero(s) of fix + 3)? Select all that apply. AW x7 Be x4 oe D. x0. Es x 3 RO x=6 GO ON Algebra | 54Algebra I—Session 3: Calculator 34, Use the information provided to answer Part A and Part B for question 34, The area, A, of a pigpen on a farm can be modeled by the equation A = 2x? + 36x, where x is the width, in feet, of the pen. PartA When the equation is graphed in a coordinate plane, the x-intercepts are (0,0) and which represent a lower bound and an upper bound (4,0) 8,0) (18,0) (82,0) for the possible values for the ______of the pen. area length volume width Part B What is the width of the pigpen, in feet, that gives the maximum area? Enter your answer in the box. GO ON 55 Algebra |Algebra |—Session 3: Calculator 36. In the equations listed, a, b, c, and d are real numbers. Which of the equations could have solutions that are non-real? Select all that apply. AL at=b B. ax®+bx=0 C. at+bx+e=0 D. @x+byer+a)=0 E. alox+cP=d GO ON > Algebra | 56Algebra |—Session 3: Calculator 36. Use the information provided to answer Part A and Part B for question 36, Consider the function f, where f(x) = 2x? + 6x - 8. Part A What is the vertex form of f(x)? A. fix) = 2-3-4 B. fx) = 2x +3)-4 C. fe) = 2c - 1.57 - 12.5 D foe) = 2x + 1.5)? - 12.5 Part B What is a factored form of f(x)? A. fle) = (2x + 1)(e-8) B. fh) = 2x- 1) +8) CC. fx) = 2 +4) -1) D. fhe) = 26e=4)Qx + 1) GO ON P 57 Algebra |Algebra !—Session 3: Calculator 37. Consider the following claim: If the point (2 + d, y) is on the graph of the function fx) = x(x 4), then the point (2 ~ d, y) is also on the graph. © Use algebra to show that the claim is true. © What is the relationship between the line reasoning. 2 and the graph of f(x)? Justify your Enter your work, your answer, and your justification in the box provided. GO ON > Algebra | 58Algebra |—Session 3: Calculator GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE GO ON > 59 Algebra |Algebra |—Session 3: Calculator 38. Melissa launches a rocket from a 3-meter-tall platform. The height, h, of the rocket, in meters, can be modeled by the given graph. Melissa knows that h(1) = 23 meters and h(a) = 4.25 meters. What is a reasonable estimate of the average rate of change of the height of the rocket, in meters per second, between a and b seconds? Explain your reasoning. Enter your answer and your explanation in the box provided. GO ON Algebra | 60Algebra l—Session 3: Calculator 61 GO ON P Algebra |Algebra I—Session 3: Calculator 39, Use the information provided to answer Part A and Part B for question 39. Ahigh school is having a talent contest and will give different prizes for the best 5 acts in the show. First place wins the most money, and each place after that wins $50 less than the previous place. PartA Create a model that can be used to determine the total amount of prize money based on the value of the first place prize. Enter your model in the box provided. PatB The talent contest has a total of $1,000 in prize money. What is the amount of money for each of the five prizes? Show your work. Enter your answers and your work in the box provided. GO ON & Algebra | 62Algebra |—Session 3: Calculator 63 @ Algebra |You have come to the end of Session 3 of the test. * Review your answers from Session 3 ONLY. * Then close your test booklet and sit quietly or read silently. Algebra | 64