GRADE 8 - SUMMATIVE EXAM

FIRST QUARTER
SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT 8.2

Directions: Write the letter of the correct answer on your answer sheet.
1. Which of the following expressions is a rational expression? (1 point)

A. B. 4f-2+ g-3 C. D.
2. What is the value of a non-zero polynomial raised to 0? (1 point)
A. Constant B. One C. Undefined D. Cannot be determined

3. What is the simplified form of ? (1 point)

4n3
A. 6 m B. C. D.

4. What rational algebraic expression is the same as ? (2 points)

A. y+3 B. y-3 C. -3 D. 3

5. What is the simplest form of ? (1 point)

A. B. C. D.

6. Simplify . (2 points)

A. B. C. D.
For items 7-12. Perform the indicated operation. Express your answer in lowest term. (2 points
each)

7.

A. B. C. D.

8.
x +3

C. x −9
2

A. B. D. x+3

9.
 A. B. C. D.

10. (x-y) (y-x)

A. 0 B. -1 C. 1 D. xy

11.

A. B. C. D.
12. John can complete his school project in x hours. What part of the job can be completed by
John after 5 hours?

A. B. C. x-5 d. x+5