Math 1 1st Quarter Practice Assessment

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This is a practice assessment for the first quarter of Math 1. It covers Unit 1 and a portion of Unit 2. (MM1A1a-g & MM1A2a-d). We do not have a midterm at the first quarter but this will give you a good idea of your knowledge so far.

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1.

MM1A1a. Given f(x) = -2x² + 1, evaluate f(-2).
- A.
  
  17
- B.
  
  -7
- C.
  
  9
- D.
  
  -9
2.

MM1A1b. The function below is what type of function?
- A.
  
  Linear
- B.
  
  Absolute Value
- C.
  
  Quadratic
- D.
  
  Cubic
- E.
  
  Rational
3.

MM1A1c. Which of the following is the description of the transformations from the parent function? f(x) = -(x+5)³
- A.
  
  Shift up 5, followed by a reflection across the y-axis.
- B.
  
  Shift left 5, followed by a reflection across the x-axis.
- C.
  
  Shift down five, followed by a reflection across the y-axis.
- D.
  
  Shift right five, followed by a reflection across the x-axis.
4.

MM1A1d. Which of the following describes the interval of increase for the function below?
- A.
  
  [0, oo]
- B.
  
  [-oo, 3]
- C.
  
  [3, oo]
- D.
  
  [-oo, 0]
5.

MM1A1e. Given 13, 10, 7, ... find S(6).
- A.
  
  -2
- B.
  
  1
- C.
  
  4
- D.
  
  -5
6.

MM1A1f. Given the function g(x) = 3x² find the rate of change when the input changes from -5 to -2.
- A.
  
  -21
- B.
  
  21
- C.
  
  -9
- D.
  
  9
7.

MM1A1g. The function m(x) = 15x - 500 represents Amanda's monthly paycheck after benefits, where x is the number of hours worked in a month. What is the independent quantity?
- A.
  
  Monthly paycheck after benefits
- B.
  
  Number of hours worked in a month
8.

MM1A2a. Simplify the expression sqrt(48x³).
- A.
  
  16xsqrt(3x)
- B.
  
  4xsqrt(3x)
- C.
  
  24x
- D.
  
  4x^3
9.

MM1A2b. Simplify 2sqrt(6) - 3sqrt(6).
- A.
  
  5sqrt(12)
- B.
  
  -1sqrt(6)
- C.
  
  0
- D.
  
  5sqrt(6)
10.

MM1A2b. -2sqrt(3)(sqrt(3) + 5)
- A.
  
  -1sqrt(3) + 5
- B.
  
  -1
- C.
  
  -2sqrt(3) - 10
- D.
  
  -6 -10sqrt(3)
11.

MM1A2c. (-14x³ - 9x + 3) - (5x² + 3x - 1)
- A.
  
  -14x^3 - 5x^2 - 12x + 4
- B.
  
  -14x^3 + 5x^2 - 6x + 2
- C.
  
  -19x^5 - 12x + 4
- D.
  
  -9x^3 - 6x + 2
12.

MM1A2c. Divide (x² - 8x + 12) by (x - 2)
- A.
  
  (x + 3)
- B.
  
  (x - 3)
- C.
  
  (x - 6)
- D.
  
  (x + 6)
13.

MM1A2c. Multiply (2x - 5)(x + 3)
- A.
  
  2x^2 + 11x + 15
- B.
  
  2x^2 + x - 15
- C.
  
  3x - 2
- D.
  
  3x + 2
14.

MM1A1a. Given f(x) = -sqrt(x - 3) + 2, evaluate f(12).
- A.
  
  3
- B.
  
  Undefined
- C.
  
  5
- D.
  
  -1
15.

MM1A1b. Which parent function has the following characteristics?Domain: {All real numbers}Range: {All real numbers}
- A.
  
  Linear
- B.
  
  Quadratic
- C.
  
  Absolute Value
- D.
  
  Cubic
- E.
  
  Square Root
16.

MM1A1c. A transformation that flips a function across the x-axis is a _______________.
- A.
  
  Vertical Reflection
- B.
  
  Horizontal Shift
- C.
  
  Horizontal Reflection
- D.
  
  Vertical Shift
- E.
  
  Stretch
17.

MM1A1d. How many zeros are there for the quadratic function with the following conditions?Domain: {All real numbers}Range: {All real numbers greater than or equal to negative one}
- A.
  
  1
- B.
  
  2
- C.
  
  None
18.

MM1A1e. Given S(n) = 4ⁿ⁺², find t₀.
- A.
  
  16
- B.
  
  4
- C.
  
  1
- D.
  
  64
19.

MM1A1f. Which of the following is NOT true of the function below?
- A.
  
  The rate of change is increasing.
- B.
  
  The rate of change is not constant.
- C.
  
  The rate of change is constant.
20.

MM1A1g. The function p(c) = 18c represents the profit from selling cases of coke, where c is the number of cases sold. What does p(6) = 108 mean?
- A.
  
  The profit is $6 when 108 cases are sold.
- B.
  
  The profit is $108 when 6 cases are sold.