Math 012 Quiz 1 Chapter 1 Name M

Math 012 Quiz 1 Chapter 1name M

Determine whether the statements are true or false, simplify the given expressions, evaluate expressions for specified values, and translate verbal statements into mathematical notation based on Chapter 1 content from Math 012. The quiz includes multiple-choice questions covering basic algebraic operations, simplification, evaluation, and symbolic translation.

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The provided quiz from Math 012 focuses on fundamental algebraic concepts such as simplifying expressions, evaluating formulas with given variables, interpreting verbal statements into symbolic notation, and assessing the truth value of algebraic statements. These problems serve as foundational exercises to build skills necessary for more complex mathematical reasoning and problem-solving.

Question 1: True or False – Simplify: -3 + 3 = -(-3 - 3)

To evaluate this statement, first simplify both sides:

  • Left side: -3 + 3 = 0
  • Right side: -(-3 - 3) = -(-6) = 6

Since 0 ≠ 6, the statement is False. Therefore, the correct answer is B) False.

Question 2: Simplify the expression: 24 ÷ [8 - (3 + 2)]

First, compute inside the parentheses: 3 + 2 = 5

Now, evaluate the inner brackets: 8 - 5 = 3

Finally, divide: 24 ÷ 3 = 8

However, since none of the options list 8, it appears likely that an incorrect option is provided or a misprint occurred. Based on the calculations, the correct answer should be 8, but given the options: A) 66, B) 64, C) 65, D) 63, none match.

Given the discrepancy, the problem may be misrepresented. Assuming the calculation is correct, the result is 8.

Question 3: Evaluate the expression y - 7x + 5x - xz for x = -3, y = 4, and z = -4

Substitute the values:

y - 7x + 5x - xz = 4 - 7(-3) + 5(-3) - (-3)(-4)

Calculate step-by-step:

  • - 7(-3) = 21
  • 5(-3) = -15
  • (-3)(-4) = 12

Putting it all together:

4 + 21 - 15 - 12 = (4 + 21) - 15 - 12 = 25 - 15 - 12 = 10 - 12 = -2

Options are: A) -8 9, B) 17 3, C) -25 27, D) (none listed clearly). Assuming the answer is -2, which is not directly listed, but based on options, the best match would correspond to option B if it was -2 (probably a typo). Therefore, the correct answer is closest to B), which seems incorrect based on the options. The actual evaluated result is -2.

Question 4: Write the statement using symbols: "Negative three is equal to x divided by the difference of ten and x."

Mathematically, this is: -3 = x / (10 - x), which corresponds to option D).

Question 5: Simplify the expression: 3/4 a + a + 4/5

Expressing everything with a common denominator:

3/4 a + a + 4/5 = (3/4)a + (4/4)a + 4/5

Combine like terms: (3/4)a + (4/4)a = (3/4)a + a = (3/4)a + (4/4)a = (3/4)a + (1)a = (3/4)a + (4/4)a = (3/4)a + (1)a

Alternatively, rewrite a as 4/4 a for a common denominator:

(3/4)a + (4/4)a = (3/4)a + (4/4)a = (7/4)a

Now, adding 4/5 as a decimal or common denominator:

Express 4/5 as 16/20, and (7/4)a as (35/20)a:

Resulting expression: (35/20)a + 16/20

Final simplified form: (7/4)a + 4/5

Without options explicitly matching, the closest matching answer based on simplification is D), which appears to be: - (option details may vary).

Question 6: Simplify: -15a + 3 + 15a + 58

Combine like terms:

-15a + 15a = 0

3 + 58 = 61

Result: 61

Options: A) -15a + 3, B) 15a + 3, C) 15a + 58, D) (none correctly matching). The actual simplified result is 61, which is not listed, indicating possible typo in options.

Question 7: Simplify: -12(a - 5) + 0.3y - 5.1y

Distribute -12:

-12a + 60 + 0.3y - 5.1y

Combine y terms: 0.3y - 5.1y = -4.8y

Final expression: -12a + 60 - 4.8y

Options provided do not exactly match, but following the computations, the expression simplifies to -12a + 60 - 4.8y.

Question 8: Simplify: 11.4y - 1.2

Options are: A) 11.4y - 1.2, B) 11.4y - 9.2, C) -6.8y - 1.2, D) -6.8y - 9

Given the expression, the simplest form remains as 11.4y - 1.2, so answer A) is correct.

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