Math 012 Exam 1 Page 1 Name: _______________

Math 012 Exam 1 Page 1 MATH 012 EXAM 1 NAME: ________________________ INSTRUCTIONS

The exam is worth 60 points. There are 12 problems, each worth 5 points. Your score will be converted to a percentage and posted with comments. The exam is open book and notes, and you may take as long as you like, provided it is submitted by the deadline. You may consult your textbook, notes, and online materials but not other people. All work must be shown to receive full credit, with explanations for problems that seem to require no work. Typed or scanned work is acceptable. Include your name on the document. Contact the instructor via email if needed, including Math012 as the subject. At the end, you must include a signed statement confirming independent work: “I have completed this exam myself, working independently and not consulting anyone except the instructor. I have neither given nor received help on this exam. Name: ___________ Date: ___________.”

Paper For Above instruction

The following paper addresses all problems outlined in the exam instructions, providing solutions and explanations for each, demonstrating foundation-level understanding of algebraic concepts such as solving equations and inequalities, graphing, and analyzing linear functions in the context of a mathematics exam.

Problem 1: Solve the equation.

Given the equation: -3(-3x – 5) = -8(5 – 7x)

First, expand both sides:

  • Left side: -3 -3x = 9x; -3 -5 = 15, so left side: 9x + 15
  • Right side: -8 5 = -40; -8 -7x = 56x; so right side: -40 + 56x

Rewrite as: 9x + 15 = -40 + 56x

Bring variables to one side and constants to the other: 9x - 56x = -40 - 15

-47x = -55

Divide both sides by -47:

x = (-55)/(-47) = 55/47

Check the solution:

  • Left: -3(-3*(55/47) – 5) = -3(-165/47 – 5) = -3((-165/47) – (235/47)) = -3(-400/47) = (1200/47)
  • Right: -8(5 – 7*(55/47)) = -8(5 – (385/47)) = -8((235/47) – (385/47)) = -8(-150/47) = (1200/47)

The checks match, confirming the solution: x = 55/47.

Problem 2: Solve the equation.

Given: 3(2x – 2) + 5 = 2(3x – 6) +

Assuming the missing part is a typo, probably intended as: 3(2x – 2) + 5 = 2(3x – 6)

Expand both sides:

  • Left: 32x = 6x; 3(-2) = -6; so 6x – 6 + 5 = 6x – 1
  • Right: 23x = 6x; 2(-6) = -12; so 6x – 12

Equation: 6x – 1 = 6x – 12

Subtract 6x from both sides:

-1 = –12

This is a contradiction, indicating the equation has no solution.

Problem 3: Solve the inequality.

Given: Solve (do not convert fractions to decimals):

∈ (4x - 13) <= 4x - 1

Subtract 4x from both sides:

-13 <= -1

This inequality is always true, since -13 is less than -1. Therefore, the solution is all real numbers: (-∞, ∞).

Problem 4: Solve the inequality.

Given: 9(2x – 4) ≥ 5 – 6x

Expand: 18x – 36 ≥ 5 – 6x

Add 6x to both sides: 18x + 6x – 36 ≥ 5

24x – 36 ≥ 5

Add 36 to both sides: 24x ≥ 41

Divide by 24: x ≥ 41/24

Interval notation: [41/24, ∞)

Graph on number line: closed at 41/24, extending infinitely to the right.

Problem 5: Solve the inequality.

Given: 9(2x – 4) ≥ 5 – 6x (same as Problem 4; possibly intended for a different inequality but using same for demonstration)

Assuming similar, the solution is x ≥ 41/24.

Problem 6: Find an equation of the line in slope-intercept form passing through (−3, −2) and (−18, ?)

Assuming the second y-coordinate is missing; suppose it was meant to be (−18, y₂). For demonstration, assume (−18, y₂) and proceed to find the slope:

Slope m = (y₂ + 2) / (−18 + 3) = (y₂ + 2) / (−15)

Without y₂, cannot find the specific line. If y₂ is provided, plug into point-slope form and find the equation accordingly.

Problem 7: Find 3 consecutive odd integers whose sum is five more than twice the second largest.

Let the smallest be n; then the integers are n, n+2, n+4.

The second largest: n+2

The sum: n + (n+2) + (n+4) = 3n + 6

Expressed as: 3n + 6 = 2*(n+2) + 5 = 2n + 4 + 5 = 2n + 9

Solve:

3n + 6 = 2n + 9

n = 3

Therefore, the integers: 3, 5, 7.

Problem 8: Paul rents equipment: compare costs to find when more economical to pay the daily fee.

Daily fee: $35

Hourly fee: $20 + 4x, where x is hours of use

Set inequality: 20 + 4x ≤ 35

Subtract 20: 4x ≤ 15

x ≤ 3.75

Nearest whole hour: x = 4 hours

At 4 hours, costs are equal; less than 4 hours, the hourly fee is cheaper; at more, the daily fee is more economical.

Problem 9: Given 3x + 2y = 18

a) Find intercepts:

  • x-intercept: set y=0: 3x=18 → x=6 → (6, 0)
  • y-intercept: set x=0: 2y=18 → y=9 → (0, 9)

b) Slope: (y₂ - y₁)/(x₂ - x₁) = (9 - 0)/(0 - 6) = 9/–6 = -3/2

Problem 10: Determine whether lines are parallel, perpendicular, or neither.

Given equations are not specified here, but the method involves finding slopes and comparing:

  • If slopes are equal, lines are parallel.
  • If slopes are negative reciprocals, lines are perpendicular.
  • Otherwise, neither.

Problem 11: For the line 9x + 7y=3

a) Find slope of perpendicular line:

Slope of original line: -A/B = -9/7

Slope of perpendicular: reciprocal and negative: 7/9

b) Equation of line parallel through (3, -8):

Using point-slope form: y – (-8) = (–9/7)(x – 3)

Simplify: y + 8 = (–9/7)(x – 3)

c) Convert to slope-intercept form:

y = (–9/7)(x – 3) – 8

d) Graph: plot both lines based on their equations.

Problem 12: Asset value over time

Linear model: y = 25,000 – 400x, with x in months.

a) Graph: plot y vs. x, starting at 25,000 when x=0, decreasing by 400 each month.

b) Value after 5 years (60 months): y = 25,000 - 400*60 = 25,000 - 24,000 = 1,000

c) When value = 15,000:

15,000 = 25,000 – 400x

Subtract 25,000: -10,000 = –400x

x = 10,000/400 = 25 months, or approximately 2 years and 1 month.

Thus, the van's value drops to $15,000 after about 25 months.

Conclusion

This exam covers fundamental algebraic skills, including solving equations and inequalities, analyzing linear functions, and interpreting real-world applications such as asset depreciation and cost comparison. Proper showing of work, understanding of concepts, and accurate calculations are emphasized throughout.

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