Prentice Hall Algebra 1

End-of-Course Assessment to Prepare for the Algebra I ADP End-of-Course Exam

The following items should be completed without a calculator. For multiple choice questions, write the letter of the correct answer on your paper. For all other questions, show your work and clearly explain your answer.

  1. Which equation represents a line with a greater slope and lesser y-intercept than the line shown?

    A line rises through approximately (1, 0) and (2, 2).

    1. y equals x minus 1
    2. y equals negative x minus 1
    3. y equals negative 2 x minus 2
    4. y equals 3 x minus 3
  2. Which expression is equivalent to 3 open , x squared , plus 1 close minus 5 x open , x squared , plus x plus 1 close question mark
    1. negative 5 , x cubed , plus 8 , x squared , plus 5 x plus 3
    2. negative 5 , x cubed , minus 2 , x squared , minus 5 x plus 3
    3. negative 10 , x cubed , plus , x squared , minus 7 x plus 6
    4. 5 , x cubed , minus 2 , x squared , minus 5 x plus 3
  3. You roll a pair of number cubes. What is the probability of rolling odd numbers on both cubes?
    1. 1 twelfth
    2. 1 sixth
    3. 1 fourth
    4. 2 thirds
  4. What is the greatest value in the range of f open x close equals , x squared , minus 3  for the domain { minus 3, 0, 1, 2}?
    1. negative 3
    2. 0
    3. 2
    4. 6
  5. Which equation best represents the graph below?

    An upward-opening parabola has its vertex at approximately (0, negative 2). It rises to the left and right through approximately (negative 2, 2) and (2, 2).

    1. y equals , x squared
    2. y equals negative , x squared
    3. y equals , x squared , minus 2
    4. y equals , x squared , plus 2
  6. Which table models the graph shown below?

    A line rises to the left and right through approximately (negative 4, 0) and (0, 2).

    1. x negative 2 0 1 4
      y 1 2 3 4
    2. x negative 6 negative 3 0 6
      y negative 1 0.5 2 5
    3. x negative 1 0 3 4
      y negative 6 negative 4 2 4
    4. x 0 0.5 1 2
      y negative 4 negative 3 negative 2 0
  7. Which of the graphs below represents the solution set of negative 3 less than x plus 3 less than or equal to 7 question mark
    1. A number line is shaded between an open circle at negative 2 and a closed circle at 7.
    2. A number line is shaded between an open circle at negative 6 and a closed circle at 4.
    3. A number line is shaded between an open circle at negative 3 and a closed circle at 4.
    4. A number line is shaded between an open circle at 0 and a closed circle at 10.

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Table of Contents

Prentice Hall Algebra 1 Chapter 1 Foundations for Algebra Chapter 2 Solving Equations Chapter 3 Solving Inequalities Chapter 4 An Introduction to Functions Chapter 5 Linear Functions Chapter 6 Systems of Equations and Inequalities Chapter 7 Exponents and Exponential Functions Chapter 8 Polynomials and Factoring Chapter 9 Quadratic Functions and Equations Chapter 10 Radical Expressions and Equations Chapter 11 Rational Expressions and Functions Chapter 12 Data Analysis and Probability Skills Handbook Reference Visual Glossary Selected Answers Index Acknowledgments