Question 1 (5 points)
(03.06A LC)
How many solutions does the equation 4p + 7 = 3 + 4 + 4p have? (5 points)
a
One
b
Two
c
Infinitely many
d
None
Question 2 (5 points)
(03.06A HC)
The work of a student to solve the equation 2(3x − 4) = 8 + 2x + 4 is shown below:
Step 1: 2(3x − 4) = 8 + 2x + 4
Step 2: 5x − 6 = 12 + 2x
Step 3: 5x − 2x = 12 + 6
Step 4: 3x = 18
Step 5: x = 6
In which step did the student first make an error and what is the correct step? (5 points)
a
Step 2; 6x − 6 = 2(6 + x + 2)
b
Step 2; 6x − 8 = 12 + 2x
c
Step 3; 5x − 2x = 12 − 6
d
Step 3; 5x + 2x = 12 + 6
Question 3 (5 points)
(03.06A LC)
Which statement is true about the equation fraction 3 over 4 z − fraction 1 over 4 z + 3 = fraction 2 over 4 z + 5? (5 points)
a
It has no solution.
b
It has one solution.
c
It has two solutions.
d
It has infinitely many solutions.
Question 4 (5 points)
(03.06A MC)
What is the solution to the equation 1.6m − 4.8 = −1.6m? (5 points)
a
m = 0.5
b
m = 0.7
c
m = 1.5
d
m = 3
Question 5 (5 points)
(03.07A MC)
Two lines, C and D, are represented by the equations given below:
Line C: y = x + 14
Line D: y = 3x + 2
Which of the following shows the solution to the system of equations and explains why? (5 points)
a
(6, 20), because both lines pass through this point
b
(6, 20), because the point does not lie on any axis
c
(3, 11), because one of the lines passes through this point
d
(3, 11), because the point lies between the two axes
Question 6 (5 points)
(03.07A LC)
The coordinate grid shows the graph of four equations:
A coordinate grid is shown from negative 12 to positive 12 on the x axis and also on the y axis. Line A passes through the ordered pairs negative 3, 4 and 9, negative 2. Line B passes through the ordered pairs 2, 8 and 8, negative 8. Line C passes through the ordered pairs negative 3, negative 4 and 4, 6. Line D passes through the points 2, negative 2 and 5 and 6.
Which set of equations has (3, 1) as its solution? (5 points)
a
A and B
b
C and D
c
B and D
d
A and D
Question 7 (5 points)
(03.07A MC)
Two equations are given below:
a − 3b = 16
a = b − 2
What is the solution to the set of equations in the form (a, b)? (5 points)
a
(−2, −6)
b
(−7, −9)
c
(−11, −9)
d
(−12, −10)
Question 8 (5 points)
(03.07A LC)
Peter is 2 years older than Winnie. Peter's age is 16 years less than seven times Winnie's age. The equations below model the relationship between Peter's age (p) and Winnie's age (w):
p = w + 2
p = 7w − 16
Which is a possible correct method to find Peter's and Winnie's ages? (5 points)
a
Solve w + 2 = 7w − 16 to find the value of w.
b
Solve p + 2 = 7p − 16 to find the value of p.
c
Write the points where the graphs of the equations intersect the x axis.
d
Write the points where the graphs of the equations intersect the y axis.
Question 9 (10 points)
(03.07A MC)
A pair of equations is shown below:
y = 7x − 8
y = 5x − 2
Part A: Explain how you will solve the pair of equations by substitution or elimination. Show all the steps and write the solution. (5 points)
Part B: If the two equations are graphed, at what point will the lines representing the two equations intersect? Explain your answer. (5 points)