Name: ________________________________ Class: ________ Date: ___________

Grade 9 Accelerated_SEMESTER 1 REVIEW PACKET

This semester test will evaluate your understanding of key concepts in probability,
algebraic manipulation, and polynomial functions. You will be expected to demonstrate
both procedural skills and conceptual understanding, including the ability to apply
mathematical methods to real-world and abstract problems.

1. Basic Probability- Identifying sample spaces and events, calculating simple

probabilities using fractions, decimals, or percentages

2. Mutually Exclusive & Mutually Inclusive Events- Recognizing whether two events can
occur together

• Using formulas:
o Mutually exclusive: P(A∪B)=P(A)+P(B)P(A \cup B) = P(A) +
P(B)P(A∪B)=P(A)+P(B)
o Mutually inclusive: P(A∪B)=P(A)+P(B)−P(A∩B)P(A \cup B) = P(A) + P(B) -
P(A \cap B)P(A∪B)=P(A)+P(B)−P(A∩B)

3. Independent & Dependent Events- Determining if one event affects another

• Calculating joint probabilities

o Independent: P(A∩B)=P(A)P(B)P(A \cap B) = P(A)P(B)P(A∩B)=P(A)P(B)
o Dependent: P(A∩B)=P(A)P(B∣A)P(A \cap B) =
P(A)P(B|A)P(A∩B)=P(A)P(B∣A)

4. Conditional Probability- Interpreting “given that” events

• Using the conditional probability formula

P(A∣B)=P(A∩B)P(B)P(A|B) = \frac{P(A \cap B)}{P(B)}P(A∣B)=P(B)P(A∩B)
• Applying tree diagrams and Venn diagrams

5. Counting Principles: Permutations & Combinations

• Distinguishing when order matters (permutations) vs. when it doesn’t

(combinations)
• Using factorial notation
• Applying to word problems and real-world scenarios

6. Laws of Indices (Exponents)

• Applying exponent rules to simplify expressions

• Working with negative, zero, and fractional indices
7. Operations with Polynomials

• Adding, subtracting, and multiplying polynomials

• Simplifying expressions
• Recognizing polynomial degrees and forms

8. Factoring and Solving Quadratics

• Factoring by grouping, trinomials, and common factors

• Solving equations using factored form (Zero Product Property)

9. Completing the Square

• Converting a quadratic to vertex form

• Solving quadratic equations using the method

10. Polynomial Division

• Finding quotient and remainder using long division of polynomials

11. Factor Theorem, Remainder Theorem & Solving Higher-Degree Polynomials

• Using factor theorem to test possible roots

• Solving polynomial equations using roots and factors

12. Writing the Equation of a Cubic Polynomial

• Forming cubic functions from:

o Known zeros
o Graph features (intercepts, turning points)
• Writing general and factored forms of cubic polynomials

13. Quadratic Word Problems

• Solving application problems involving:

1. A lucky draw contains a box with all-natural numbers from 1 to 100. Two-digit
numbers with the same digits in both places are considered lucky. What is the
probability that one will get lucky?

2. The probability line shows the probability of 5 events, A, B, C, D and E.

_________a) Which event is certain?

_________b) Which event is impossible?

_________c) Which event is unlikely but possible?

3. If 𝑃(𝐴) = 0.4, 𝑃(𝐵) = 0.8 and 𝑃(𝐵|𝐴) = 0.6, then 𝑃(𝐴 ∪ 𝐵) is equal to ___________.

4. State whether the following is Mutually Exclusive (M.E) or Mutually Inclusive

(M.I.).

_______ a) Two dice are rolled. Event A: the sum of the dice is 8. Event B: One of
the dice shows 1.

_______ b) A fair coin is tossed. It landed on a head or a tail.

_______ c) A card is randomly selected from a deck of 52 cards. Event A is selecting

a king while event B is selecting a spade.

_______ d) 𝐴 ∩ 𝐵 = 0.
5. In a school of dance, 30% students like Zumba, 25% students like Hip-Hop and
10% likes both dances. One student is chosen at random. The probability that she
likes Zumba if she liked Hip-Hop is __________.

6. Refer to the table on the right to calculate the probabilities.

a) 𝑃(𝐴 ∪ 𝐷)

b) 𝑃(𝑛𝑜𝑡 𝐵)

3 2 3
7. If 𝑃(𝐴) = , 𝑃(𝐵) = 5 and 𝑃(𝐴 ∪ 𝐵) = 5, then 𝑃(𝐵|𝐴) + 𝑃(𝐴|𝐵) equals
10
_____________.
8. Refer to the table below to answer questions a, b, c, and d. Answer in fraction
only in simplest form.
If a hamster is randomly selected from this study
group, what is the likelihood that the hamster has
participated in;

a) exactly three tests? __________

b) fewer than two tests? ________

c) either one or two tests? ________

d) no test or more than 3 tests? _______

9. Two dice are rolled. Calculate the probability that the sum of the dice is greater
than five.

10. Three fair coins are tossed. Calculate P(least one head is obtained).
11. Jhonny is using a standard deck of cards and selected a
card at random. He recorded the suit of the card she picked,
then replaced the card. The results are in the table to the
right.

a) Based on the results, what is the experimental probability of selecting a

spade?

b) What is the theoretical probability of selecting a spade?

c) Based on her results, what is the experimental probability of selecting a

heart or a club?

12. The chart below shows degrees earned based on gender. Use this chart to
answer questions a and b. Write your answer in fraction only in simplest form.

a) P(Doctorate) = _____________

b) P(Male | Master’s) = ______________

13. Ken has a box of chocolates. The box contains 15 milk chocolates, 11 dark
chocolates and 12 white chocolates. He is going to pick two chocolates from the
box to share it to his best friend.

a) Draw a tree diagram to represent the given scenario.

b) What is the probability that Ken shares two dark chocolates?

c) What is the probability that Ken shares a milk chocolate and a white chocolate?

d)What is the probability that Ken shares two chocolates of the same type?

e) What is the probability that Ken shares two different chocolates?

14. Gavin will miss an important TV program while taking his statistics exam, so
he sets both his cameras to record it. The first one records 70% of the time and the
second one records 60% of the time. (Assume that event A and B are independent).
Answers must be in percent form.

a) Draw a tree diagram to represent the given situation.

b) What is the probability that he has no records of his program?

c) What is the probability that he has two records of his program?

15. At a high school, the probability of selecting a student who takes Calculus is
0.2. The probability of selecting a student who takes Chemistry is 0.3 and 0.05 for
selecting a student who takes both Calculus and Chemistry.
a) Draw a Venn diagram to represent the scenario above.

b) If a student is chosen at random, calculate the probability that the student

is taking Chemistry assuming that he/she is taking Calculus.
16. Use the following information below to draw a Venn diagram inside the box
Then answer the questions that follow.

100 people were asked if they liked Math, Science, or Social Studies. Everyone
answered that they liked at least one.

56 like Math
43 like Science
35 like Social Studies
6 like all three subjects
12 like Math and Social Studies
10 like Science and Social Studies
18 like Math and Science

a) How many people like Social Studies only?

b) How many people like Math only?

c) If one person is chosen at random, what is the probability that the person
will like Science and Social Studies?

d) If one person is chosen at random, what is the probability that the person
will not like Math?

e) If one person is chosen at random, what is the probability that the person
will like Science or Social Studies?
17. How many different sets of 6 questions for a test can be chosen from a file
containing 22 questions?

18. Robert Simpson has room for three plants on a windowsill.

a. In how many different ways can three plants be arranged on his

windowsill?

b. Was (a) a permutation or a combination? Circle your answer.

c. Suppose Robert has six plants. How many groups of three plants can be
put on his windowsill?

d. Was (c) a permutation or a combination? Circle your answer.

e. Suppose Robert has nine plants. How many ways can three of these
plants be arranged on his windowsill?

f. Was (e) a permutation or a combination? Circle your answer.

Use the Binomial Probability Theorem to answer the following questions:

19. If a coin is flipped 10 times, what is the probability that it will fall heads 3 times?

20. If a basketball player makes 3 out of every 4 free throws, what is the probability
that he will make 6 out of 10 free throws in a game?

21. A telemarketing executive has determined that 15% of people contacted will
purchase the product. 12 people are contacted about this product.
a. Find the probability that among 12 people contacted, 2 will buy the product.
b. Find the probability that among 12 people contacted, at most 2 will buy the
product?
22. Simplify the following expressions. Leave your answer in positive
exponents.

a) 3𝑥 5 × 7𝑥 4 =_____________

b) (5b−3 )2 = _______________

2
4x3 y2
c) ( ) = ______________
−y

d) 3pq5 × 8q2 p6 =__________

−3
p3
e) 2 (q−2 ) = _________________

1
−
64x6 2
f) (25y2) =_________________

1 3 2
0 (b2 c2 a) 3
2c2 b−1 (b−2 c−1 a)
g) ( ) × 1 ÷ =__________________
a3 b2 (4c4 )2 4ba5
23. Calculate the value of the following.

6√100
a) = ______________
6√49

b) (−3)−1.2 (−3)5.2 =________________

2 7 2 5 2
c) (− ) ÷ (− ) (− ) = __________________
3 3 3

1 1 3
33 ×32
d) ( 5 ) = ______________
−
3 6

e) [(42 )3 ]4 − (4−3 )−8 = _____________________

2 8 2 0 2 11
f) (− 5) × (− 5) ÷ (− 5) = _________________
24. If 𝑷(𝒙) = 𝒙𝟐 + 𝟐𝒙 + 𝟑 and 𝑸(𝒙) = 𝟒𝒙𝟐 + 𝟓𝒙 + 𝟔, find in simplest form:

a) 3P(x)

b) P(x) – 2Q(x)

c) P(x)Q(x)

d) P(x) +Q(x)
 𝑅
25. Find the quotient and remainder. Then write in the form of P(x) = Q(x) + .
𝐷(𝑥)
3x3 +11x2 +8x+7
3x−1

26. Suppose 𝐏(𝐱) = 𝐱 𝟑 + 𝟐𝒙𝟐 + 𝟒𝐱 + 𝟖 . Find the quotient and the remainder
when P(x) is
divided by x + 2. Hence, write in a form of 𝑷(𝒙) = 𝑸(𝒙) × 𝑫(𝒙) + 𝑹.
27. Factorize fully.

a) 5x 2 y 3 + 15x 3 y 2

b) x 4 − x 3 − x + x 2

c) 2x 3 − 4x 2 − 6x

1
d) 81 − x 2

e) 250x 3 + 2

f) 2mp4 − 2mr 4
28. The polynomial x3 +4x2 + 7x + k, where k is a constant, is denoted by f(x).
Suppose (x + 2) is given as a factor of f(x), find the value of k.

29. Is (3n + 1) a factor of 3n3 – 2n2 + 2n + 4? What is the remainder?

30. Factor completely: x3 + 5x2 - 2x – 24. Find the other two factors if -3 is a
solution of the polynomials.
31. 𝒇(𝒙) = 𝟐𝒙𝟑 − 𝟗𝒙𝟐 + 𝒑𝒙 + 𝒒

a) Find the values of the constants p and q, given that (x-2) and (2x +1) are
factors of f(x).

b) Find the other factor.

32. Express the 5x2 + 8x - 7 = 0 in a form of p (x + q)2 + r = 0.

a) Find the value of p, q and r.

b) Find roots of the equations.

33. Express the following in the form of (x + h)2 + k. Find the value of x.
a) x2 – 6x +18

b) x2 + 13x – 30
c) x2 – 3x + 1

d) x2 + 7x + 2
34. Write a polynomial function f with the following properties:

(a) Zeros at , , and 

(b) a < 0

35. Write a polynomial function f with the following properties:

(a) Zeros at  and 5

(b) a < 0
(c) The graph touches at 2

36. Determine the zeroes and write the equation for the following graphed
polynomial:

x
37. Determine the zeroes and write the equation for the following graphed
polynomial:

x
38.
39. For each question, show your work algebraically to justify your answer.

i) Is it possible to design a rectangular mango grove whose length is twice its

breadth, and the area is 800 m2? If so, find its length and breadth.

ii) Is the following situation possible? If so, determine their present ages.
“The sum of the ages of two friends is 20 years. Four years ago, the product of
their ages in years was 48.”

iii) Is it possible to design a rectangular park of perimeter 80m and

area 400m2? If so, find its length and breadth.

-END-