MATH 100 Midterm: MATH 100 KSU Test 1f98
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All problems on this exam should be done using algebra. You may use a calculator to check your answers, but do not use books or notes. The point value of each problem is given in the margin. page. Simplify the expressions, writing your answer without negative expo- nents. 8x2y: find a common denominator, subtract, and reduce. page 2 (4 pts. ) (a) Perform the given operations, and simplify. (a) 2x(x2. 2x + 3) 3x2(5x 3) (b) (2x3. Factor and simplify. x2 + 2x + 1. Use absolute value notation to describe the expression the distance on a number line between x and 2 is greater than 3 . page 3 (18 pts. ) Simplify the expressions, removing all possible factors from the radi- cals. (a) 18 + 50 (b) r9x2. Factor the expression completely. page 4 (a) 3x4. Simplify completely, writing the rational expression in reduced form. 2 x 1 x + 2 x.