Prentice Hall Algebra 1

Entry-Level Assessment

Multiple Choice

Read each question. Then write the letter of the correct answer on your paper.

  1. Sophia had $50 she put into a savings account. If she saves $15 per week for one year, how much will she have saved altogether?

    1. $50
    2. $65
    3. $780
    4. $830
  2. Which set below is the domain of left brace open 2 comma negative 3 close comma open negative 1 comma 0 close comma open 0 comma 4 close comma open negative 1 comma 5 close comma open 4 comma negative 2 close right brace question mark

    1. the set negative 3 comma 0 comma 4 comma 5 comma negative 2 end set
    2. the set negative 3 comma 4 comma 5 comma negative 2 end set
    3. the set 2 comma negative 1 comma 4 end set
    4. the set 2 comma negative 1 comma 0 comma 4 end set
  3. Which ordered pair is the solution of the system of equations graphed below?

    1. (4, 1)
    2. (1, 4)
    3. (4, 2)
    4. (2, 4)
  4. The Martins keep goats and chickens on their farm. If there are 23 animals with a total of 74 legs, how many of each type of animal are there?

    1. 14 chickens, 9 goats
    2. 19 chickens, 4 goats
    3. 9 chickens, 14 goats
    4. 4 chickens, 19 goats
  5. Which equation represents the phrase “six more than twice a number is 72”?

    1. 6 plus x equals 72
    2. 2 x equals 6 plus 72
    3. 2 plus 6 x equals 72
    4. 6 plus 2 . x equals 72
  6. Which of the following graphs best represents a person walking slowly and then speeding up?

  7. The graph below shows the time it takes Sam to get from his car to the mall door.

    Which of the following best describes the x-intercept?

    1. Sam's car was parked 24 ft from the mall door.
    2. After 24 s, Sam reached the mall door.
    3. Sam's car was parked 8 ft from the mall door.
    4. After 8 s, Sam reached the mall door.
  8. What is 23.7 , times , 10 to the fourth  written in standard notation?

    1. 0.00237
    2. 0.0237
    3. 237,000
    4. 2,370,000

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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