2nd Quarter Exam Math 8
2nd Quarter Exam Math 8
MATHEMATICS 8
SECOND QUARTER EXAMINATION
NAME:_________________________ Date:________________
Score:_____________
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.
A.
B.
Multiply.
______3.
A.
B.
Multiply.
______4.
A.
B.
Multiply.
______5.
A.
B.
Factor
C.
D.
C.
D.
C.
D.
.
C.
D.
______6.
Factor the polynomial
A.
B. Cannot be factored
C.
D.
______7.
A. 3r; r
B. 3r; r
3
3 or 0
______8.
A.
C.
B.
D.
______9.
A.
C.
B.
D.
______10.
A.
B.
______11.
C.
D.
Multiply. Simplify your answer.
A.
C.
B.
D.
______12.
A.
C.
B.
D.
______13.
A.
C.
B.
D.
______14.
Divide
A.
C.
B.
D.
______15.
A.
C.
B.
D.
______16.
A.
C.
B.
D.
______17.
A.
C.
B.
D.
______18.
A.
B.
C.
D.
______19.
Add
and
and
and
A.
C.
B.
D.
______20.
Simplify
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.
_____ Add or subtract the numerators.
_____ Simplify, if possible.
_____ If necessary, find equivalent fractions that have the same denominator.
_____ Factor, if possible.
_____ Combine any like terms in the numerator.
III. Discussion.
1. The area of a rectangle is equal to
square units. If the length of the rectangle is equal to
how will you find the expression that represents its width? What is this expression?
units,
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
h
h
Rewrite
exponents.
Simplify each part of the expression.
=
Feedback
A
B
C
D
Any number to the zero power is equal to 1. A negative exponent in the numerator
becomes positive in the denominator.
Correct!
Any number to the zero power is equal to 1. A negative exponent in the numerator
becomes positive in the denominator.
A negative exponent in the denominator becomes positive in the numerator.
PTS:
OBJ:
NAT:
2. ANS:
1
DIF: Advanced
REF: Page 396
7-1.4 Simplify Expressions with Zero and Negative Exponents
12.5.3.d
TOP: 7-1 Integer Exponents
KEY: exponent | negative exponent | simplify
C
Use FOIL.
Distribute n and 5.
Distribute n and 5 again.
Multiply.
Combine like-terms.
Feedback
A
B
C
D
PTS: 1
NAT: 12.5.3.c
3. ANS: B
DIF: Basic
REF: Page 448
TOP: 7-8 Multiplying Polynomials
Distribute
and .
Distribute
and
again.
Multiply.
Combine like terms.
Feedback
A
B
C
D
PTS: 1
NAT: 12.5.3.c
4. ANS: A
DIF: Average
REF: Page 449
TOP: 7-8 Multiplying Polynomials
Feedback
A
B
C
D
Correct!
The terms in the product should be squares.
First, use the FOIL method. Then, combine the like terms.
Use the FOIL method.
PTS: 1
DIF: Basic
REF: Page 457
OBJ: 7-9.3 Finding Products in the Form (a + b)(a b)
NAT: 12.5.3.c
TOP: 7-9 Special Products of Binomials KEY: binomial | multiplication
5. ANS: D
Since a = 2, the coefficients of the First terms must be factors of 2.
Since c = 6, the Last terms must be factors of 6.
Since b = , the Outer and Inner products must add up to .
The sum of the products of the outer and inner terms should be .
It may be helpful to make a table to check all the factors of 2 and all the factors of 6. Then check the products of the outer
and inner terms to see if the sum is .
Feedback
A
B
C
D
PTS:
OBJ:
TOP:
6. ANS:
1
DIF: Basic
REF: Page 506
8-4.2 Factoring ax^2 + bx + c When c Is Positive
NAT: 12.5.3.d
8-4 Factoring ax^2 + bx + c
A
Find the GCF. The GCF of
,
, and
is
Write the terms as products using the GCF.
Use the Distributive Property to factor out the GCF.
Feedback
A
B
C
Correct!
First, find the GCF. Then, use the Distributive Property to factor out the GCF.
First, find the GCF. Then, write the terms as products using the GCF.
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
B
C
D
Correct!
Determine excluded values from the original denominator.
Determine excluded values from the original denominator.
Divide out common factors.
PTS: 1
NAT: 12.5.3.c
8. ANS: B
DIF: Basic
REF: Page 643
OBJ: 10-3.2 Simplifying Rational Expressions
TOP: 10-3 Simplifying Rational Expressions
Feedback
A
B
C
D
PTS:
OBJ:
NAT:
9. ANS:
1
DIF: Basic
REF: Page 643
10-3.3 Simplifying Rational Expressions with Trinomials
12.5.3.c
TOP: 10-3 Simplifying Rational Expressions
B
Factor.
Feedback
A
B
C
D
PTS: 1
DIF: Average
REF: Page 644
OBJ: 10-3.4 Simplifying Rational Expressions Using Opposite Binomials
NAT: 12.5.3.c
10. ANS: C
Multiply the numerators and denominators, remembering to add exponents when multiplying:
Divide, remembering to subtract exponents:
Since
Feedback
A
B
C
D
PTS: 1
NAT: 12.5.3.c
11. ANS: B
DIF: Average
REF: Page 652
OBJ: 10-4.1 Multiplying Rational Expressions
TOP: 10-4 Multiplying and Dividing Rational Expressions
Feedback
A
B
C
D
PTS:
OBJ:
NAT:
12. ANS:
1
DIF: Average
REF: Page 653
10-4.2 Multiplying a Rational Expression by a Polynomial
12.5.3.c
TOP: 10-4 Multiplying and Dividing Rational Expressions
A
Simplify.
Feedback
A
Correct!
B
C
D
Factor the numerator and denominator and divide out the common factors.
Factor the numerator and denominator and divide out the common factors.
Factor the numerator and denominator and divide out the common factors.
PTS:
OBJ:
NAT:
13. ANS:
1
DIF: Average
REF: Page 653
10-4.3 Multiplying Rational Expressions Containing Polynomials
12.5.3.c
TOP: 10-4 Multiplying and Dividing Rational Expressions
A
Feedback
A
B
C
D
Correct!
Divide out common factors, and simplify.
First, write as multiplication by the reciprocal. Then, multiply the numerators and the
denominators.
Write as multiplication by the reciprocal first.
PTS:
OBJ:
NAT:
14. ANS:
1
DIF: Basic
REF: Page 654
10-4.4 Dividing by Rational Expressions and Polynomials
12.5.3.c
TOP: 10-4 Multiplying and Dividing Rational Expressions
A
Rewrite as multiplication by the reciprocal.
Simplify by canceling common factors.
=
=
Feedback
A
B
C
D
Correct!
To divide by a fraction, you multiply by its reciprocal.
To divide by a fraction, you multiply by its reciprocal.
Multiply the first fraction by the reciprocal of the second fraction.
PTS:
NAT:
KEY:
15. ANS:
1
DIF: Basic
REF: Page 579
OBJ: 8-2.4 Dividing Rational Expressions
12.5.3.c
TOP: 8-2 Multiplying and Dividing Rational Expressions
divide rational expressions | simplify
C
Feedback
A
B
C
D
PTS:
OBJ:
NAT:
16. ANS:
1
DIF: Average
REF: Page 659
10-5.1 Adding Rational Expressions with Like Denominators
12.5.3.c
TOP: 10-5 Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions
D
=
=
Simplify.
Feedback
A
B
C
D
Factor the numerator and the denominator. Then, divide out common factors.
Subtract, not add.
Subtract the numerator. Then, combine like terms.
Correct!
PTS:
OBJ:
NAT:
17. ANS:
1
DIF: Average
REF: Page 660
10-5.2 Subtracting Rational Expressions with Like Denominators
12.5.3.c
TOP: 10-5 Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions
C
Identify the LCD,
.
=
=
Add.
and
are not like terms, so they cannot be combined.
Factor and divide out common factors.
Simplify.
Feedback
A
B
C
D
PTS:
OBJ:
NAT:
18. ANS:
1
DIF: Basic
REF: Page 661
10-5.4 Adding and Subtracting with Unlike Denominators
12.5.3.c
TOP: 10-5 Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions
B
Distribute.
Simplify.
or
Feedback
A
B
C
D
First, factor the difference of squares. Then, write each expression using the LCD,
subtract, and simplify.
Correct!
Excluded values are values that make the denominator equal to 0.
Check the step where you used the Distributive Property.
PTS: 1
DIF: Advanced
NAT: 12.5.3.c
TOP: 10-5 Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions
19. ANS: D
Multiply by
=
=
Feedback
A
B
C
D
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.
) cancels.
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
B
C
D
Multiply both addends in the numerator by the reciprocal of the denominator, not just
the first.
Multiply the numerator by the reciprocal of the denominator.
Correct!
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
B
C
D
Multiply the expressions for length and width to be sure they create the polynomial
expression for area.
Correct!
Factor the polynomial to find the possible length and width.
In a rectangle, length times width equals area.
PTS: 1
DIF: Advanced
NAT: 12.5.3.c
TOP: 8-2 Multiplying and Dividing Rational Expressions
KEY: areas | divide rational expressions
22. ANS: A
The GCF is 2z.
A=
A = 2z(2z) + 2z(1)
Write each term as a product with the GCF as a factor.
A = 2z(2z + 1)
Use the Distributive Property to factor out the GCF.
Feedback
A
B
C
D
Correct!
Check your answer by multiplying the factors.
Check your answer by multiplying the factors.
Check your answer by multiplying the factors.
PTS: 1
NAT: 12.5.3.d
23. ANS: B
DIF: Average
REF: Page 488
TOP: 8-2 Factoring by GCF
cm,
cm, and
cm, then
cm
Feedback
A
B
C
D
Substitute the values into the equation to find the difference in volumes.
Correct!
Factor out the GCF, h.
Factor out the GCF, h.
PTS: 1
DIF: Advanced
NAT: 12.5.3.c