COMPASS Algebra Practice Test G

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COMPASS AlgebraPractice Test G

• This practice test is 10 items long.
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G1. For all B and C and A ? 0, if
then
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G2. Simplify
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G3. If 25 is subtracted from the square of a
certain number b the result is 11. Which of the
following equations determines the correct value
of b?
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G4. For all x,
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G5. If the reciprocal of a certain number x is
added to the result is 2. What is x?
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G6. Find the value of when
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G7. Which equation best describes this graph?
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G8 In the standard rectangular coordinate plane
find the distance between (-3, 4) and (2 , -8).
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G9 For all x,
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G10. For all
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Answers Algebra Quadratics Practice Test G

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G1. For all B and C and A ? 0, if
then
Solve for x
Subtract B
Divide by A
Answer D
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G2. Simplify
Simplify the radicals
The common denominator is 15
Answer D
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G3. If 25 is subtracted from the square of a
certain number b the result is 11. Which of the
following equations determines the correct value
of b?
Since the result is 11 we can expect the equation
to 11. Eliminate choices A, B, and C.
The word from indicates that the equation will
start with b2.
Answer E
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G4. For all x,
Distribute the negative through the second
parenthesis. Make sure you change all the signs.
Combine like terms.
Answer A
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G5. If the reciprocal of a certain number x is
added to the result is 2. What is x?
If x is the number then the reciprocal of x is
Multiply by 3x to clear the denominators.
Answer C
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G6. Find the value of when
Substitute x 2
Answer C
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G7. Which equation best describes this graph?
Try the point (3, -4) in choice B.
Verify choice A, try the point (3, -4) .
The point (0, 5) does not work in choices C, D,
or E.
Answer A
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G8 In the standard rectangular coordinate plane
find the distance between (-3, 4) and (2 , -8).
Use the distance formula.
Answer B
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G9 For all x,
Answer E
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G10. For all
Answer E