Sample Elementary Algebra Test

 

Directions: Solve each problem, choose the correct answer, and then darken the corresponding space on your answer sheet. For some questions, the fifth choice for an answer will be “Not given.” Whenever non of the first 4 possible answers is correct, choose “Not given” as your answer.

 

Do not linger over problems that take too much time. Solve as many as you can, then return to others in the time you have left.

 

1. If  5 x 10ⁿ = 0.005, then n = ?

 

 

1. –5
2. –3
3. –2
4. 2
5. 3

 

2. If  x = -3, then x² - 2x + 1 = ?

 

1. 16
2. 4
3. 1
4. –11
5. –14

 

3. Which of the following gives 6a²b³ - 3a²b in factored form?

 

           A. 3a²b(2b²)

           B. 3a²(2b²- 1)

           C. 3ab(2ab²-1)

           D. 3a²b(2b²-1)

           E. a²b(6b²-1)

 

4. For all x ≠ 0 and y ≠ 0,

          

           A.

           B.

           C.

           D.

           E.

 

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