Calculus 30

Precalc 30 Review Hand In #1

Name: ____________________________

Total: _______ = %
38

Question Total
Student
Learning Target Number Marks
Earned
Target 1- To specify sets of real numbers using interval notation. 1,2 8

Target 2 – To factor the following over a given set: a difference of 4 7

squares, a sum or difference of cubes, expressions containing
rational coefficients, expressions containing negative exponents,
expressions of the form ( n a positive integer), quadratic
and higher order polynomials.
3 6
Target 3 – To recognize that the quotient is zero if and
, undefined if and , and indeterminate if
.

Target 4- To solve inequalities by: applying inequality properties, 6a,b 6

using a sign analysis of factors, using knowledge of the graph of
the function.

Target 5 - To apply the definition of absolute value to rewrite 5, 6c 11

absolute value expressions, to use operations with absolute value,
to use properties of absolute value to solve absolute value
equations and inequalities, and to draw graphs of functions
containing absolute value.
INSTRUCTIONS: Do your work on loose-leaf paper. Begin each part of each question at the left
margin. Do not just record your answers, but show/explain how you arrived at your answer.
Answers, alone, are worth nothing. Do your work neatly and carefully.

1. Express the following in interval notation, as well as in a graph. 4 Marks

a.  x: x -2 
b.  x : –3  x  2 

2. Use interval notation to represent the following intersections and unions (as one interval).
4 Marks
a. (-, 3)  ( 1, 5)
b. ( -8, 2)  -4, 6
x 3 −9 x
2
3. Determine the set of values for which the function f(x) = x −7 x +12 is:
6 Marks
a. Zero
b. Undefined
c. Meaningless (Indeterminate)

4. Factor each of the following:

1 8 4
x −y
a. 4 3 Marks
b. 4a7/2b-3/2 + 2a1/2b3/2 4 Marks

2
5. Draw the graph and identify the split or piecewise function for f(x) =|x −4|. Be sure to
fully label your graph. 6 Marks

6. Solve the following inequalities using sign analysis and leave answers in solution set
notation.
a. 3( x – 7)  5x + 8 2 Marks
x2 −9
≥0
b. x+1 4 Marks
2
c. |x −10 x|≥24 5 Marks