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2nd Quarter Exam Math 8
2nd Quarter Exam Math 8
2nd Quarter Exam Math 8
MATHEMATICS 8
SECOND QUARTER EXAMINATION
I. Multiple Choice: Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
( Each item is worth two points, show your solution for each item on the right side of this paper to get the
full points.)
______1. Simplify .
A. C.
B. D.
______2. Multiply.
A. C.
B. D.
______3. Multiply.
A. C.
B. D.
______4. Multiply.
A. C.
B. D.
______5. Factor .
A. C.
B. D.
B. D.
B. D.
A. C.
B. D.
A. C.
B. D.
B. D.
B. D.
A. C.
B. D.
______15. Add. Simplify your answer.
A. C.
B. D.
B. D.
A. C.
B. D.
A.
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B.
; and
C.
; , and
D.
; and
______19. Add .
A. C.
B. D.
A. C.
B. D.
II. Arrange the steps in adding/subtracting rational expressions in order by writing the numbers 1 to 5, 1 being
the first step to be done and 5 being the last, on the space provided.
III. Discussion.
1. The area of a rectangle is equal to square units. If the length of the rectangle is equal to units,
how will you find the expression that represents its width? What is this expression?
2. The amount of paint needed to cover a wall is proportional to its area. The wall is rectangular and has an area of
(4z3 + 8z2 + 4z) square meters.
A. List all possible expressions for the length and width of the wall. (Assume the factors are polynomials.)
B. Give a value for z to find each possible length and width.
3. The formula for the difference in volumes between two square prisms of equal height is , where h is
the height of the prisms, S is the base length of the larger prism, and s is the base length of the smaller prism. Write
the formula for the difference in volumes between two square prisms in factored form. Then, use the factored form
to find the difference in volumes with cm, cm, and cm.
s
S
h
h
2ND QUARTER EXAM MATHEMATICS 8
Answer Section
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. ANS: B
= .
Feedback
A Any number to the zero power is equal to 1. A negative exponent in the numerator
becomes positive in the denominator.
B Correct!
C Any number to the zero power is equal to 1. A negative exponent in the numerator
becomes positive in the denominator.
D A negative exponent in the denominator becomes positive in the numerator.
Feedback
A Distribute again, multiply and combine like-terms.
B You did not multiply the outer terms.
C Correct!
D You did not multiply the inner and outer terms.
PTS: 1 DIF: Basic REF: Page 448 OBJ: 7-8.3 Multiplying Binomials
NAT: 12.5.3.c TOP: 7-8 Multiplying Polynomials KEY: binomial | multiplication
3. ANS: B
Distribute and .
Distribute and again.
Multiply.
Combine like terms.
Feedback
A Check the signs.
B Correct!
C Combine only like terms.
D Combine only like terms.
PTS: 1 DIF: Average REF: Page 449 OBJ: 7-8.4 Multiplying Polynomials
NAT: 12.5.3.c TOP: 7-8 Multiplying Polynomials
4. ANS: A
Feedback
A Correct!
B The terms in the product should be squares.
C First, use the FOIL method. Then, combine the like terms.
D Use the FOIL method.
Feedback
A You reversed the second terms in the parentheses.
B When b is negative, the factors of c are both negative. When b is positive, the factors of
c are both positive.
C The coefficient of the x-term in the second binomial cannot be 1. Check your answer.
D Correct!
Feedback
A Correct!
B First, find the GCF. Then, use the Distributive Property to factor out the GCF.
C First, find the GCF. Then, write the terms as products using the GCF.
D First, find the GCF. Then, write the terms as products using the GCF.
PTS: 1 DIF: Average REF: Page 487 OBJ: 8-2.1 Factoring by Using the GCF
NAT: 12.1.5.b TOP: 8-2 Factoring by GCF
7. ANS: A
Factor common factors out of the numerator and/or denominator. Divide out the common factors to simplify the
expression. Finally, use the original denominator to determine excluded factors.
Feedback
A Correct!
B Determine excluded values from the original denominator.
C Determine excluded values from the original denominator.
D Divide out common factors.
PTS: 1 DIF: Basic REF: Page 643 OBJ: 10-3.2 Simplifying Rational Expressions
NAT: 12.5.3.c TOP: 10-3 Simplifying Rational Expressions
8. ANS: B
Simplify.
Feedback
A Factor the denominator. Divide out common factors.
B Correct!
C Factor the denominator. Divide out common factors.
D Factor the denominator. Divide out common factors.
Factor.
=
Identify the opposite binomials.
=
Divide out the common factors, and simplify.
=
Feedback
A Factor the denominator also.
B Correct!
C Identify the opposite binomials. Then, divide out common factors and simplify.
D Identify the opposite binomials. Then, divide out common factors and simplify.
Multiply the numerators and denominators, remembering to add exponents when multiplying: .
Feedback
A A variable raised to the 0 power simplifies to 1.
B When dividing powers with the same base, subtract the exponents.
C Correct!
D Multiply, then simplify.
PTS: 1 DIF: Average REF: Page 652 OBJ: 10-4.1 Multiplying Rational Expressions
NAT: 12.5.3.c TOP: 10-4 Multiplying and Dividing Rational Expressions
11. ANS: B
Feedback
A Divide out common factors, and multiply the remaining factors.
B Correct!
C First, rewrite the polynomial as an expression over 1. Then, multiply and simplify.
D Continue simplifying until the answer is in simplest form.
= Simplify.
Feedback
A Correct!
B Factor the numerator and denominator and divide out the common factors.
C Factor the numerator and denominator and divide out the common factors.
D Factor the numerator and denominator and divide out the common factors.
Feedback
A Correct!
B Divide out common factors, and simplify.
C First, write as multiplication by the reciprocal. Then, multiply the numerators and the
denominators.
D Write as multiplication by the reciprocal first.
Feedback
A Correct!
B To divide by a fraction, you multiply by its reciprocal.
C To divide by a fraction, you multiply by its reciprocal.
D Multiply the first fraction by the reciprocal of the second fraction.
PTS: 1 DIF: Basic REF: Page 579 OBJ: 8-2.4 Dividing Rational Expressions
NAT: 12.5.3.c TOP: 8-2 Multiplying and Dividing Rational Expressions
KEY: divide rational expressions | simplify
15. ANS: C
Simplify.
Feedback
A Divide out only common factors.
B Factor the denominator and continue simplifying your answer.
C Correct!
D The denominators are the same, so keep the common denominator.
= Simplify.
Feedback
A Factor the numerator and the denominator. Then, divide out common factors.
B Subtract, not add.
C Subtract the numerator. Then, combine like terms.
D Correct!
= Add.
= and are not like terms, so they cannot be combined.
Factor and divide out common factors.
= Simplify.
Feedback
A To simplify the numerator, factor out 3y.
B First find a common denominator. Then add the numerators.
C Correct!
D To simplify the numerator, factor out 3y.
Excluded values are values that make the denominator equal to 0. If or , then the denominator is 0.
Therefore, and .
Feedback
A First, factor the difference of squares. Then, write each expression using the LCD,
subtract, and simplify.
B Correct!
C Excluded values are values that make the denominator equal to 0.
D Check the step where you used the Distributive Property.
= Multiply by .
Feedback
A Find a common denominator before adding the fractions.
B This is the first fraction rewritten with the common denominator. Add this to the second
fraction.
C Find a common denominator before adding the fractions.
D Correct!
PTS: 1 DIF: Average REF: Page 584 OBJ: 8-3.3 Adding Rational Expressions
NAT: 12.5.3.c TOP: 8-3 Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions
KEY: add rational expressions
20. ANS: C
Method 1 Write the complex fraction as division.
Divide.
= Simplify.
Method 2 Multiply the numerator and denominator of the complex fraction by the LCD of the fractions in the numerator
and denominator.
The LCD is .
= Simplify.
Feedback
A Multiply both addends in the numerator by the reciprocal of the denominator, not just
the first.
B Multiply the numerator by the reciprocal of the denominator.
C Correct!
D Multiply the numerator by the reciprocal of the denominator.
PTS: 1 DIF: Average REF: Page 586 OBJ: 8-3.5 Simplifying Complex Fractions
NAT: 12.5.3.c TOP: 8-3 Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions
KEY: simplify complex fractions
21. ANS: B
Area of a rectangle equals length times width.
Substitute the area and length expressions given.
Factor and solve for w.
Simplify.
Feedback
A Multiply the expressions for length and width to be sure they create the polynomial
expression for area.
B Correct!
C Factor the polynomial to find the possible length and width.
D In a rectangle, length times width equals area.
Feedback
A Correct!
B Check your answer by multiplying the factors.
C Check your answer by multiplying the factors.
D Check your answer by multiplying the factors.
cm
Feedback
A Substitute the values into the equation to find the difference in volumes.
B Correct!
C Factor out the GCF, h.
D Factor out the GCF, h.