Advanced Math - Easy
(x − 4k − 9)(x +
4k − 9) = 0
In the given equation, k is a positive constant. The product of the solution to the equation is −99. What is the value of k ?
27
Explanation:
Correct Answer: 27
Explanation:
solutions of the given equation are 4k − 9 and − 4k − 9
Since the product of the solution to the equation is −99, the situation can be expressed as
( 4k − 9)(− 4k − 9) = −99
−(4k − 9) = −99
4k − 9 = 99
4k = 108
k = 27
Function f is a quadratic function. The graph of y = f (x) in the xy -plane has x-intercepts at (−4, 0) and (7, 0), contains the
point (4, −12), and has a y -intercept at (0, a). What is the value of a ?
-14
Explanation:
Correct Answer: -14
Explanation:
The quadratic function f can be expressed as f (x) = d(x + 4)(x − 7), where d is a constant.
Plug the point (4, 12) into the function: −12 = d(4 + 4)(4 − 7)
−12 = d(8)(−3)
d= 1 2
So the quadratic function is f (x) = 12 (x + 4)(x − 7)
In order to find the y -intercept, plug x = 0 ; y = 12 (0 + 4)(0 − 7), which is −14
So, a = −14Correct Answer: B
3
Which of the following is equivalent to the expression x4 − 8x2 + 16 ?
I.(x + 2)2 (x − 2)2
2
II. x2 − 4
A I only
B II only
C I and II
D Neither I nor II
Explanation:
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
We need to find expressions equivalent to x4 − 8x2 + 16. This expression is a perfect square trinomial.
1. Factor the original expression:
Notice that x4 = (x2 )2 and 16 = 42 . Also, 8x2 = 2 ⋅ x2 ⋅ 4.
This fits the form a2 − 2ab + b2 = (a − b)2 .
So, x4 − 8x2 + 16 = (x2 − 4)2 . This shows that II is equivalent.
2. Evaluate Expression I: (x + 2)2 (x − 2)2
Recall the difference of squares formula: (x2 − 4) = (x − 2)(x + 2).
Therefore, (x2 − 4)2 = ((x − 2)(x + 2))2 .
Using the property (ab)n = an bn , we get ((x − 2)(x + 2))2 = (x − 2)2 (x + 2)2 .
This shows that I is equivalent to (x2 − 4)2 .
Since both I and II are equivalent to the original expression, the correct answer is I and II.
The point (2, −1) on the graph y = f (x) is shifted to which point on the graph of y = f (x + 2) ?
A (4, 1)
B (4, −1)
C (0, −1)
D (0, −3)
Explanation:
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
We are given a point (2, −1) on the graph of y = f (x). We need to find its corresponding point on the graph of y = f (x + 2).
A transformation of the form y = f (x + c) represents a **horizontal shift**.
* If c > 0 (e.g., f (x + 2)), the graph shifts c units to the **left**.
* If c < 0 (e.g., f (x − 2)), the graph shifts ∣c∣ units to the **right**.
In this case, we have y = f (x + 2), which means c = 2. So, the graph shifts **2 units to the left**.
To find the new coordinates:
* The original x-coordinate is 2. Shifting 2 units to the left means subtracting 2 from the x-coordinate: 2 − 2 = 0.
* The y-coordinate remains unchanged for horizontal shifts. So, the new y-coordinate is −1.
Therefore, the point (2, −1) on y = f (x) shifts to (0, -1) on y = f (x + 2).
One of the factors of 4x3 + 52x2 + 168x is x + b, where b is a positive constant. What is the greatest possible value of b ?
Explanation:
Correct Answer: 7
Explanation:
The common factor of the given polynomial is 4x, so apply the distributive property 4x(x2 + 13x + 42)
The quadratic expression x2 + 13x + 42 can be factored as (x + 6)(x + 7).
4x3 + 52x2 + 168x = 4x(x + 6)(x + 7)
Therefore greatest value of b is 7
The amount, in micrograms, of a certain radioactive isotope h hours after its initial creation is modeled by the function
4
M (h) = 302(0.87)( 5 )h . According to the model, the amount of the isotope is predicted to decrease by d% every m minutes.
What is the sum of d and m?
88
Explanation:
7
x
h(x) = (0.87) 2
p )x , where p is a constant.
The function h is defined by the given equation. The equation can be rewritten as h(x) = (1 − 100
Which of the following is closest to the value of p?
A 74
B 26
C 13
D 7
Explanation: x
Correct Answer: D Explanation: By power of a power property of exponent, the function h can be rewritten as h(x) = (0.87) 2 =
1 x
((0.87) 2 ) .
1 p )x yields bases are the same, (0.87) 12 = 1 − p .
h(x) = ((0.87) 2 )x = (1 − 100
100
1 7 = 1 − p . Therefore, p = 7.
(0.87) 2 ≈ 0.93 = 1 − 0.07 = 1 − 100
100
k 2 − 11 = 70
What is the negative solution to the given equation?
A −81
B −59
C −35
D −9
Explanation:
Correct Answer: D
Explanation:
Adding 11 to the both sides of the equation gives j 2 = 81
j = 9 or −9
So, the negative solution to the given equation is −9
9
h(x) = −12(3x )
Which table gives three values of x and their corresponding values of h(x) for function h?
Explanation:
Correct Answer: D
Explanation:
Plug in x = −1 : h(−1) = −12(3−1 ) = (−12)( 13 ) = −4
Plug in x = 0 : h(0) = −12(30 ) = (−12)1 = −12
Plug in x = 1 : h(1) = −12(31 ) = (−12)(3) = −36
10
The graph of the equation y = 3x + k is shown, where k is a constant. What is the value of k ?
A 9
B 8
C −8
D −9
Explanation:
Correct Answer: D
Explanation:
In the graph of equation y = 3x + k , the y -intercept is −8.
So, plug x = 0 into the equation, y = 1 + k that is equal to −8
So, k = −9
11
3x2 + x − 2 = 0
The solutions to the quadratic equation above are a and b. What is the value of a + b ?
A −5
3
B −1
3
C 1
3
D 5
3
Explanation:
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
The quadratic equation is 3x2 + x − 2 = 0.
For a quadratic equation in the standard form ax2 + bx + c = 0, the sum of its solutions (roots), a + b, is given by the formula − ab .
1. Identify a, b, and c from the equation:
a=3
b=1
c = −2
2. Apply the sum of roots formula:
Sum of solutions = − ab = − 13 .
Therefore, the value of a + b is − 13 .
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The function y = x(8 − x) is graphed in the xy -plane above. The length of AB of isosceles triangle ABC is 4 and AB is
parallel to the x-axis. What is the area of the triangle?
24
Explanation:
Correct Answer: 24
Explanation
The area of the triangle is **24** square units.
To find the area, we need the triangle's base and height. The base is given as 4, so we must find the height.
# Step 1: Find the Coordinates of the Vertices
First, we need to locate the triangle's vertices (A, B, and C) on the coordinate plane.
1. **Find the Parabola's Axis of Symmetry.**
The equation is y = x(8 − x), or y = −x2 + 8x. The axis of symmetry for a parabola (y = ax2 + bx + c) is found with the formula
x = −b/(2a).
* x = -8 / (2 * -1) = 4
The axis of symmetry is the vertical line **x = 4**.
2. **Find the Coordinates of C.**
Because the triangle is isosceles and its base AB is horizontal, the vertex C must lie on the axis of symmetry. The diagram shows C
is on the x-axis, so its coordinates are **(4, 0)**.
3. **Find the Coordinates of A and B.**
The base AB has a length of 4 and is centered on the axis of symmetry (x=4). This means A and B are each 2 units away from the
line x=4.
* x-coordinate of A = 4 - 2 = **2**
* x-coordinate of B = 4 + 2 = **6**
To find the y-coordinate, plug either x-value into the parabola's equation:
* y = 8(2) - (2)² = 16 - 4 = **12**
So, the coordinates are A(2, 12) and B(6, 12).
## Step 2: Calculate the Area
Now we can find the height and calculate the area.
* **Base:** The length of AB is given as **4**.
* **Height:** The height is the vertical distance from the base AB (at y=12) to the vertex C (at y=0).
* Height = 12 - 0 = **12**
* **Area:** Use the formula `Area = 1/2 * base * height`.
* Area = 1/2 * 4 * 12 = 2 * 12 = **24**
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When b is a positive constant, the expression 25 (a + b)(a − b) can also be written as 25 a2 − 4. Which of the following is the
value of b ?
A 2
B 10
C 4
D 10
Explanation:
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
We are given that the expression 25 (a + b)(a − b) is equivalent to 25 a2 − 4. We need to find the value of b, where b is a positive
constant.
1. **Expand the left side of the equivalence:**
Recall the difference of squares formula: (a + b)(a − b) = a2 − b2 .
So, 2 2 2 2
5 (a + b)(a − b) = 5 (a − b ).
Distribute the 25:
2 a 2 − 2 b2 .
5
5
2. **Set the expanded form equal to the given equivalent expression:**
2 a2 − 2 b2 = 2 a2 − 4.
5
5 5
3. **Solve for b:**
Subtract 2 2
5 a from both sides:
−2 2
5 b = −4.
Multiply both sides by 5:
−2b2 = −20.
Divide by -2:
b2 = 10.
4. **Find the value of b:**
Take the square root of both sides: b = ± 10.
Since the problem states that b is a **positive constant**, we choose the positive value:
b= 10.
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j
x2 + 2kx =
3
In the quadratic equation above, j and k are constants. What are the solutions for x ?
A 3(3k 2 +j )
x = −k ±
3
B 3(3k 2 +j )
x = −6k ±
3
C 3(3k 2 +j )
x = −k ±
6
D x = −6k ± k + 33j
Explanation:
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
The given quadratic equation is x2 + 2kx = 3j . We need to find the solutions for x. First, rewrite the equation in standard quadratic
form Ax2 + Bx + C = 0.
1. **Rearrange the equation:**
x2 + 2kx − 3j = 0
2. **Identify coefficients A, B, C :**
A=1
B = 2k
C = − 3j
3. **Apply the quadratic formula:**
x = −B± 2A B 2 −4AC
−(2k)± (2k)2 −4(1)(− 3j )
x=
2(1)
−2k± 4k 2 + 4j3
x=
2
4. **Simplify the expression under the square root:**
Find a common denominator for 4k 2 + 4j 3:
2 4j 12k 2 +4j 4(3k 2 +j)
2 4j 12k
4k + 3 = 3 + 3 = =
3
3
5. **Substitute the simplified radical back into the formula:**
−2k± 4(3k 2 +j)
x= 3
2
4 3k 2 +j
−2k±
x= 3
2
2 3k 2 +j
−2k±
x= 3
2
6. **Rationalize the denominator inside the square root and simplify the entire expression:**
3k 2 +j
Multiply by 33 :
3
2 2
3k 2 +j 3 3(3k 2 +j)
=
3 2 3(3k32 +j)
−2k± 3
So, x = 2
Divide all terms by 2:
3(3k 2 +j)
x = −k ± .
3
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In the equation 18 − k2 x2
x2 +k 2 = x2 +k 2 , k is a positive constant. Which of the following is one of the solutions to the
equation?
A k
B k 2 − 182
C k 2 + 182
D 182 − k 2
Explanation:
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f (x)
The table shows three values of x and their corresponding values of g(x), where g(x) = x−2 − 1 and f is a linear function.
What is the x−intercept of the graph of y = f (x) in the xy−plane?
A (−56, 0)
B (−28, 0)
C (9, 0)
D (8, 0)
Explanation:
Correct Answer: D
Explanation:
To find the solution, first rearrange the equation to f (x) = (g(x) + 1)(x − 2). Using the table, find two points on the linear function
f (x):
f (0) = (27 + 1)(0 − 2) = −56, which gives the point (0, -56).
f (23) = (4 + 1)(23 − 2) = 105, which gives the point (23, 105).
The line through these points has a slope of m = 105−(−56)
23−0 = 7 and a y-intercept of b = −56. The function is f (x) = 7x − 56. Set
f (x) = 0 to find the x-intercept: 0 = 7x − 56, which gives x = 8.
17
What is the x−coordinate of the x−intercept of the graph shown?
-4
Explanation:
Correct Answer: -4
Explanation:
The x−intercept is the intersection between the graph and the x−axis.
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The function h is defined by h(x) = 34 (x + 2 − k)(x − 2 + k). The value of h(c − 9) is 0. If c and k are constants, what is the
possible value of c2 − k 2 ?
77
Explanation:
Correct Answer: 77
Explanation:
3 (c − 9 + 2 − k)(c − 9 − 2 + k)
4
3 (c − k − 7)(c + k − 11) = 0
4
c − k = 7orc + k = 11
(c − k)(c + k) = 7 × 11 = 77
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4
(4x − 9)(x − 4k − 9)(x + 4k − 9) = 0
9
In the given equation, k is a positive constant. The product of the solution to the equation is −99. What is the value of k ?
53/4, 13.25
Explanation:
Correct Answer: 53/4, 13.25
Explanation:
Solutions of the given equation are 94 , 4k − 9, and − 4k − 9.
Since the product of the solution to the equation is −99, the situation can be expressed as 94 ( 4k − 9)(− 4k − 9) = −99
Multiplying both sides by 49 gives ( 4k − 9)(− 4k − 9) = −44.
Simplifying the radical expression gives −(4k − 9) = −44, which is 4k − 9 = 44.
Adding 9 to both sides gives 4k = 53.
Dividing both sides by 4 gives k = 53
4.
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Each year the value of an investment increases by 2.5% of the previous year's value. The initial value of the investment was
$500. Which equation gives the value of the investment y , in dollars, x years after the initial investment was made?
A y = 500(0.25)x
B y = 500(1.025)x
C y = 500(1.25)x
D y = 500(2.5)x
Explanation:
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
The value of an investment increases by a percentage of the previous year's value each year. This is a characteristic of exponential
growth.
The general formula for exponential growth is y = P (1 + r)x , where:
* y is the final value.
* P is the initial value.
* r is the annual growth rate (as a decimal).
* x is the number of years.
In this problem:
* Initial value (P ) = $500
* Annual increase rate (r) = 2.5% = 0.025
Substitute these values into the formula:
y = 500(1 + 0.025)x
y = 500(1.025)x .
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What is the y -coordinate of the y -intercept of the graph of y = 3x + 9 ?
10
Explanation:
Correct Answer: 10
Explanation:
The y-intercept of a graph is the point where the graph crosses the y-axis. This occurs when the x-coordinate is 0.
The equation of the graph is y = 3x + 9.
To find the y-coordinate of the y-intercept, substitute x = 0 into the equation:
y = 30 + 9
Remember that any non-zero number raised to the power of 0 is 1 (30 = 1).
y =1+9
y = 10.
The y-intercept is the point (0, 10), so its y-coordinate is 10.
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y = 5x
y = x2
A solution to the given system of equations is (x, y), where x > 1. What is the value of x?
Explanation:
Correct Answer: 5
Explanation:
Substituting x2 for y in the first equation yields x2 = 5x. Subtracting 5x on both sides of the equation yields x2 − 5x = 0.
Factoring the left side of the equation yields x(x − 5) = 0. By the zero product property, it follows that x = 0 or (x − 5) = 0. Adding
5 on both sides of the second equation yields x = 5. It is given that x > 1, so the correct answer is 5.