Question 1

Write the polynomial in standard form. 
A) 
B) 
C) 
D) 
E)

Accepted Answer

B

Question 2

Evaluate the expression. 
A)2
B)-10
C)24
D)-2
E)10

Accepted Answer

A

Question 3

Use absolute value notation to describe the situation. The elevation at the bottom of a mountain is 417 feet above sea level. The elevation at the top of the mountain is 2187 feet above sea level. What is the height of the mountain?
A) 
B) 
C) 
D) 
E)

Accepted Answer

D

Question 4

Place the correct symbol (<, >, or =) between the pair of real numbers.  
A) 
B) 
C)

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Question 5

Completely factor the expression. 
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B) 
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E)

Accepted Answer

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Question 6

Evaluate the expression. 
A)x
B)(-1)
C)(-x)
D)6
E)1

Accepted Answer

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A)x
B)(-1)
C)(-x)
D)6
E)1...

Question 7

Perform the division and simplify. 
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B)

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E)

Accepted Answer

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Question 8

Determine which numbers in the set are irrational numbers. 
 ,  , 0,  ,  ,  , 
A)  ,  ,  , 
B)  ,  ,  , 
C)  ,  ,  ,  ,  , 
D)  , 0,  ,  , 
E)  ,  ,

Accepted Answer

The answer of Determine which numbers in the set are...

Question 9

Identify the degree and leading coefficient of the polynomial. 
A)degree: 3 leading coefficient: 4
B)degree: 3 leading coefficient: 2
C)degree: 2 leading coefficient: -7
D)degree: 2 leading coefficient: -2
E)degree: 2 leading coefficient: 2

Accepted Answer

The answer of Identify the degree and leading coefficient of...

Question 10

Use inequality notation to describe the set. 
v is at least -16 but less than 10
A)-16$\leq$v $\leq$ 10
B)10 $\leq$ v $\lt$ -16
C)-16 $\lt$ v $\lt$10
D)-16 $\leq$ v $\lt$ 10
E)10 $\leq$ v $\leq$ -16

Accepted Answer

The correct notation for "v is at least -16 but less than 10" is "-16 ≤ v < 10", which matches option D. This notation includes -16 and all values greater than it, up to but not including 10.

Question 11

Perform the subtraction and simplify. 
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B) 
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D) 
E)

Accepted Answer

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Question 12

Completely factor the expression. 
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B)

C)

D)

E)

Accepted Answer

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Question 13

Rationalize the denominator. Then simplify your answer. 
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B)

C)

D)

E) .

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Question 14

List the coefficients of the variable terms in the expression: 
A)  , 
B) 
C) 
D)  ,  , 
E)  ,  ,

Accepted Answer

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Question 15

Evaluate the expression without using a calculator. 
A)

B)

C)

D)-4
E)4

Accepted Answer

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Question 16

Approximate the numbers and place the correct symbol (< or >) between them. A)-2.5 > 4 B)-2.5 > 3.5 C)-2.5 < 3.5 D)-2.5 < 4 E)-2.5 < -3.5

Accepted Answer

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Question 17

Simplify the expression. 
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B)

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E)

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Question 18

Evaluate the expression. 
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B) 
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Question 19

Factor the trinomial. 
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B) 
C) 
D) 
E)

Accepted Answer

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Question 20

Identify the rule of algebra illustrated by the statement. 
A)distributive property
B)commutative property of multiplication
C)associative property of multiplication
D)commutative property of addition
E)associative property of addition

Accepted Answer

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Quiz 8: Prerequisites

Write the polynomial in standard form.

Evaluate the expression.

Use absolute value notation to describe the situation. The elevation at the bottom of a mountain is 417 feet above sea level. The elevation at the top of the mountain is 2187 feet above sea level. What is the height of the mountain?

Place the correct symbol (<, >, or =) between the pair of real numbers.

Completely factor the expression.

Evaluate the expression.

Perform the division and simplify.

Determine which numbers in the set are irrational numbers. , , 0, , , ,

Identify the degree and leading coefficient of the polynomial.

Use inequality notation to describe the set. v is at least -16 but less than 10

Perform the subtraction and simplify.

Completely factor the expression.

Rationalize the denominator. Then simplify your answer.

List the coefficients of the variable terms in the expression:

Evaluate the expression without using a calculator.

Approximate the numbers and place the correct symbol (< or >) between them.

Simplify the expression.

Evaluate the expression.

Factor the trinomial.

Identify the rule of algebra illustrated by the statement.