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        College Algebra
 Tutorial 24: Practice Test on Tutorials 14 - 23
 
 
 
   
 Learning Objectives 
 
            
              
                | After completing this tutorial, you should be able to:
                   
                    Take a test on topics covered in tutorials 14 - 23 in
                      this website.
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        | Special Notes about Tutorial 24: 
              
                I can not guarantee
                  you will pass
                  your test after going though any of the tutorials in this website or
                  this
                  practice test. However, it will definitely help you to better
                  understand
                  the topics covered better.
 
                 Disclaimer: WTAMU and Kim Seward are not
                  responsible
                  for how a student does on any test or any class for any reason
                  including
                  not being able to access the website due to any technology
                  problems. 
 
                There are no videos on this page. To view videos on the type of problems found on this page, please go to the tutorial (14 - 23) that corresponds with that problem. |  
 
 
 Introduction 
 
    
      
        | It is important to note that, chances are, I'm not your
math instructor. You
need to check with your math teacher as to things like when your next
math
test is and what it covers.  It may cover more material on the
test
than what is in this practice test.   Just note that there are
other practice tests at this website. So, after finding out what is on
your test (if you have one) do the practice test(s) problems that go
with
the test you are preparing for.  If you are not in a class or are
not having a test soon, this practice test is still good practice to go
through and check to make sure you are understanding this material
before
moving on - kind of like a spot check.  The material on this
practice
test goes with Tutorial
14: 
Linear Equation in One Variable , Tutorial
15:  Equations with Rational Expressions , Tutorial
16:  Formulas and Applications , Tutorial
17:  Quadratic Equations , Tutorial
18:  Solving Polynomial Equations by Factoring , Tutorial
19:  Rational Equations and Equations Involving Rational Exponents , Tutorial
20:  Equations that are Quadratic in Form , Tutorial
21:  Absolute Value Equations , Tutorial
22:  Linear Inequalities , Tutorial
23A:  Quadratic Inequalities, Tutorial 23B: Rational Inequalities. Also note that your teacher may word the problems on
  their test a
  little differently, may have some different kinds of problems, or may
  have
  a different number of problems than what is in this practice test. 
  Again, since I'm probably not your math instructor, I don't know
  exactly
  how your teacher will set up your math test.  Just note that these
  problems will help you build an understanding of the concepts presented
  and the terms used in math problems.  If you have an
    understanding
    of the problems instead of just memorizing them, then you should do
    fine
    on these concepts, no matter how the test is set up.
 
 
              
                
                  | Steps to Studying for a
                      Math Test |  
             
              Work through problems.  If you are in a
                class, you should have
                done this on completion of any homework you have done.  For
                anyone, 
                you can accomplish this by doing the practice problems found in each
                tutorial.
 
 
              Check work on problems.  The practice
                problems in each tutorial
                have links to the answers to them so you can instantly check how you
                are
                doing.  Also, in most math books, the odd answers are found in the
                back of the book.
 
 
              Review concepts.  Whether you got the
                problems right or wrong,
                make sure you review over them.  If you did get a problem wrong,
                make
                sure you either review that concept in it's respective tutorial or ask
                your math teacher about it.  If you don't ask about a problem
                before
                a test,  you are going to kick yourself when it comes up on the
                test.
 
 
              Work through problems as if you were taking the
                test
                - no notes, book,
                webpages, etc.  This practice test is a perfect way to do
                that. After
                  taking this practice test, check your answers by clicking on the link
                  to
                  the answer key found at the bottom of the practice test (before the
                  'need
                  extra help on these topics' section) |  
 
 
    
      
        | It is to your benefit to show as much of the work as
              possible on
              the problems that have several steps involved.   Make sure that you read the directions carefully, 
            you wouldn't
            believe how many points get taken off  math tests for people not
            following
            directions.   Pace yourself.  You do not have to be the
            first one done
            to do well on the test.  Do not panic if there is still time left
            to take the test and others are turing it in.  Sometimes that
            means
            they do not know the material and left some of the answers blank. 
            Do not worry about anyone else but yourself.  Don't rush through a problem. 
            Another thing that
            math teachers take points off for are careless mistakes made by people
            that rush through a problem.  When those students get their tests
            back, they bonk themselves on the head at some of the things that got
            counted
            wrong,  things that they knew how to do.   Check your answers.  If you have time, go
            back and check
            your answers.  Remember to breathe!!!!  I know some of you
            are scared to
            death at the thought of having to take a math test of any kind. 
            For
            you guys, try to relax and don't forget to breathe.  (Even if you
            aren't scared to take a math test,  it is probably a good idea to
            remember to breathe,  I wouldn't want you to pass out during the
            test). If it feels like your brain has left the building during
              your test,
              just close your eyes and breathe in and out and in and out and your
              brain
              will return.  Good luck on your test.  If you are taking a
            math test soon,
            don't panic, you are going to do great!!!  |      
 Practice Test 
 
 
    
      
        | Problems 1a - 1c:  Solve the given equation and
          determine whether
          the equation is an identity, a conditional equation or an inconsistent
          equation. |  
 
    
      
        | 1a.   | 1b.   |  
 
    
      
        | 1c.   |  
 
 
    
      
        | Problems 2a - 2b:  Solve the given equation. |  
 
    
      
        | 2a.   | 2b.   |  
 
 
    
      
        | Problems 3a - 3c:  Solve the given word problem. |  
 
    
      
        | 3a. In last week’s football game, Ralph scored 6 less
          than twice what
          Tommy scored.  The sum of their scores is 30.  How many
          points
          did Ralph and Tommy score individually? |  
 
    
      
        | 3b.  The ages of three sisters are three even
          consecutive integers. 
          If the sum of the 1st, four times the 2nd, and twice the 3rd is 86,
          what
          are the three ages? |  
 
    
      
        | 3c.  You are buying a computer at a markdown price
          of $960. 
          If the markdown price was 20% off of the original price, how much was
          the computer
          originally? |  
 
 
    
      
        | Problem 4a:  Solve for the given variable. |  
 
    
      
        | 4a.    for y . |  
 
 
    
      
        | Problems 5a - 5b: Solve the given equation by
          factoring. |  
 
    
      
        | 5a.   | 5b.   |  
 
 
    
      
        | Problems 6a - 6b:  Solve the given equation by
          completing the
          square. |  
 
    
      
        | 6a.   | 6b.   |  
 
 
    
      
        | Problems 7a - 7b:  Solve the given equation by
          using the quadratic
          formula. |  
 
    
      
        | 7a.  | 7b.   |  
 
 
    
      
        | Problems 8a - 8b:  Solve the given equation by
          factoring. |  
 
    
      
        | 8a.   | 8b.   |  
 
 
    
      
        | Problems 9a - 9b:  Solve the given equation. |  
 
    
      
        | 9a.   | 9b.   |  
 
 
    
      
        | Problem 10a:  Solve the given equation. |  
 
    
      
        | 10a.   |  
 
 
    
      
        | Problems 11a - 11b:  Solve the given equation. |  
 
    
      
        | 11a.   | 11b.   |  
 
 
    
      
        | Problems 12a - 12b:  Solve the given equation. |  
 
    
      
        | 12a.   | 12b.   |  
 
 
    
      
        | Problems 13a - 13b:  Solve, write your answer
          in interval notation
          and graph the solution set. |  
 
    
      
        | 13a.   | 13b.   |  
 
 
    
      
        | Problems 14a - 14d:  Solve, write your answer
          in interval notation
          and graph the solution set. |  
 
    
      
        | 14a.   | 14b.   |  
 
    
      
        | 14c.   | 14d.   |  
 
 
    
      
        | Problems 15a - 15b:  Solve, write your answer
          in interval notation
          and graph the solution set. |  
 
    
      
        | 15a.   | 15b.   |  
 
 
   
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