Pretest Algebra

1. The solution of an equation with two variables, x and y, is

• the set of all x values that make y = 0

• the set of all y values that make x = 0

• the set of all ordered pairs, (x, y), that make the equation true

• (1) the set of all ordered pairs, (x, y), where the graph of the equation crosses the y-axis

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CCSS.HSF.IF.A.1

Which statistic cannot be determined from a box plot representing the scores on a math test in Mrs. DeRidder’s algebra class?

• The lowest score

• The median score

• The highest score

• The score that occurs most frequently

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CCSS.6.SP.B.4

CCSS.HSS.ID.A.1

If f(n) = (n – 1)² + 3n, which statement is true?

• f(3) = -2

• f(-2) = 3

• f(-2) = -15

• f(-15) = -2

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CCSS.HSF.IF.A.2

What is the solution to 2h + 8 > 3h – 6?

• h < 14

• h < (14)/5

• h > 14

• h > (14)/5

Patricia is trying to compare the average rainfall of New York to that of Arizona. A comparison between these two states for the months of July through September would be best measured in

• Feet per hour

• Inches per hour

• inches per month

• feet per month

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CCSS.4.MD.A.1

• choice 1

• choice 2

• choice 3

• choice 4

• The rocket was launched from a height of 180 feet.

• The maximum height of the rocket occurred 3 seconds after launch.

• The rocket was in the air approximately 6 seconds before hitting the ground.

• The rocket was above 300 feet for approximately 2 seconds.

Kendal bought x boxes of cookies to bring to a party. Each box contains 12 cookies. She decides to keep two boxes for herself. She brings 60 cookies to the party. Which equation can be used to find the number of boxes, x, Kendal bought?

• 2x – 12 = 60

• 12x – 2 = 60

• 12x – 24 = 60

• 24 – 12x = 60

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CCSS.HSA.CED.A.3

As x increases beyond 25, which function will have the largest value?

• f(x) = 1.5^x

• g(x) = 1.5x + 3

• h(x) = 1.5x²

• k(x) = 1.5x³ + 1.5x²

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CCSS.8.F.A.2

CCSS.HSF.IF.C.9

An online company lets you download songs for $0.99 each after you have paid a $5 membership fee. Which domain would be most appropriate to calculate the cost to download songs?

• Rational numbers greater than zero

• Whole numbers greater than or equal to one

• Integers less than or equal to zero

• Whole numbers less than or equal to one

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CCSS.7.EE.B.3