1. If 3𝑥 + 3 = 243, what is the value of 5𝑥 - 1 ?

𝐴) 5
𝐵) 25
𝐶) 125
𝐷) 625
𝐸) 3125

In this question, you need first to create equivalent expressions in the equation that have equal bases.
Choice 𝐴 is correct – The equation 3𝑥 + 3 = 243 can be written as:
3𝑥 + 3 = 35
Since the bases are the same, then their exponents are equivalent:

𝑥 + 3 = 5
𝑥 = 2

Substituting 𝑥 by 2 in 5x - 1 = 52 - 1 = 51 = 5


2. Given the equation 𝑥 + 2𝑦 - 8𝑖 = 7 + 2𝑥𝑖 + 8𝑦𝑖, what real values of 𝑥 and 𝑦 satisfy the equation?

𝐴) 𝑥 = 4, 𝑦 = -5.5
𝐵) 𝑥 = 4, 𝑦 = -1.5
𝐶) 𝑥 = 10, 𝑦 = -1.5
𝐷) 𝑥 = 18, 𝑦 = -5.5
𝐸) 𝑥 = 8, 𝑦 = -0.5

Compare the real parts alone, then the imaginary parts.
Choice 𝐷 is correct – Comparing the real parts in this question:
𝑥 + 2𝑦 = 7
Comparing the imaginary parts:
-8 = 2𝑥 + 8𝑦
-4 = 𝑥 + 4𝑦
𝑥 + 4𝑦 = -4
Therefore, we will have a system of two equations:

{ 𝑥 + 2𝑦 = 7
𝑥 + 4𝑦 = -4

Subtracting both equations to eliminate 𝑥:
-2𝑦 = 11
𝑦 = - 11 / 2 = -5.5
Substituting 𝑦 by -5.5 in the first equation: 𝑥 + 2𝑦 = 7
𝑥 + 2(-5.5) = 7
𝑥 - 11 = 7
𝑥 = 18


3. If 𝑓(𝑥) = -3 cos ⁡𝑥, 𝑔(𝑥) = 37, and ℎ(𝑥) = 𝑥2 - 3, find the value of 𝑓[(ℎ ∘ 𝑔)(2)].

    𝐴)−2.99
    𝐵) -1.5
    𝐶) 1
    𝐷) 5.94
    𝐸) 7.93

This question is related to composition of functions.
Choice 𝐵 is correct – First, let’s find the value of 𝑔(2):
𝑔(2) = 37 as there are no 𝑥 in 𝑔(𝑥) to substitute it by 2.
Then: ℎ(37) = (37)2 - 3 = 60
Hence: 𝑓(60) = -3 cos⁡ 60 = -3 ( 1 / 2) = - 3 / 2 = -1.5



4. If we shade a region in a semi-sphere with radius 𝑟, what would be the area of the shaded region?

    𝐴) 4π𝑟
    𝐵) 5 / 2π𝑟2
    𝐶) 7 / 2π𝑟2
    𝐷) 4π𝑟2
    𝐸) 4 / 3π𝑟2

The area of a semi-sphere is given by 𝐴 = 2π𝑟2 with 𝑟: the radius of the sphere.
Choice 𝐸 is correct – If we need to find the area of a shaded region in this semi-sphere, then it should be smaller than or equal to the total area of the semi-sphere, then 𝐴1 < 𝐴 = 2π𝑟2
However, choice 𝐴 is incorrect, as 4π𝑟 will not result the numerical value of the area.
In choice 𝐵, 5 / 2 π𝑟2 > 2π𝑟2 as 5 / 2 > 2, therefore it is incorrect.
In choice 𝐶, as 7 / 2 > 2, we have 7 / 2 π𝑟2 > 2π𝑟2, and this choice is incorrect.
In choice 𝐷, as 4 > 2, we have 4π𝑟2 > 2π𝑟2, and this choice is incorrect.
In choice 𝐸, 4 / 3 < 2, then 4 / 3 π𝑟2 < 2π𝑟2. This can be the area of the shaded region in the semi-sphere.


5. If 1 / 𝑥 + 1 - 2 / 𝑥 + 3 > 2, which of the following could not be a value for 𝑥?

    𝐴) -3.5
    𝐵) -3.1
    𝐶) -0.7
    𝐷) -1
    𝐸) -0.95

To solve this question, simply before solving the rational inequality, check the conditions, check the answers if you could find the condition as a choice. If not, solve the inequality.
Choice 𝐷 is correct – The excluded values for this inequality are:
𝑥 + 1 ≠ 0, so 𝑥 ≠ -1
and 𝑥 + 3 ≠ 0, so 𝑥 ≠ -3.
Then choice 𝐷 which is -1 cannot be a value for 𝑥.


6. Given two points 𝐴(1, -2, 1) and 𝐵(5, 6, 𝑧𝐵), find a value of 𝑧𝐵 if the distance in space between the two points is equal to 9.

𝐴) 1
𝐵) 2
𝐶) 3
𝐷) -1
𝐸) -2

The distance between two points in a 3D-coordinate plane can be found using the formula: (𝑥2 - 𝑥1)2 + (𝑦2 - 𝑦1)2 + (𝑧2 - 𝑧1)2.
Choice 𝐵 is correct – Applying the formula in our question:

(5 - 1)2 + (6 + 2)2 + (𝑧𝐵 - 1)2 = 9
80 + (𝑧𝐵 - 1)2 = 9
80 + (𝑧𝐵 - 1)2 = 81
(𝑧𝐵 - 1)2 = 1
𝑧𝐵 - 1 = 1
𝑧𝐵 = 2


7. If 𝑉 = 2𝑖  + 7𝑗  and 𝑀 = -3𝑖 + 𝑗 , the resultant vector of 5𝑉 + 2𝑀 equals:

𝐴) -11𝑖 + 19𝑗
𝐵) 4𝑖 + 37𝑗
𝐶) 16𝑖 + 37𝑗
𝐷) 4𝑖 + 33𝑗
𝐸) 16𝑖 + 33𝑗

Multiply vector 𝑉   by 5, and add the result to the product of 𝑀   by 2:
Choice 𝐵 is correct – The result of 5𝑉   is:
5(2𝑖   + 7𝑗   ) = 10𝑖   + 35𝑗
While 2𝑀   = 2(-3𝑖   + 𝑗   ) = -6𝑖   + 2𝑗
The addition of both results:
10𝑖   + 35𝑗  + (-6𝑖   + 2𝑗  ) = 4𝑖   + 37𝑗



8. Find the measure of the obtuse angle in triangle 𝐴𝐶𝐵.

𝐴) 20.2
𝐵) 100.2
𝐶) 115
𝐷) 118.4
𝐸) 120.4

An obtuse angle has a measurement greater than 90°. In this question, the obtuse angle is ∠𝐵 (facing the largest side).
Choice 𝐸 is correct – To find the value of this obtuse angle, use the laws of cosines:

𝐴𝐶2 = 𝐴𝐵2 + 𝐵𝐶2 - 2(𝐴𝐵)(𝐵𝐶) × cos ⁡𝐵
112 = 4.42 + 8.12 - 2(4.4)(8.1) cos⁡ 𝐵
121 = 84.97 - 71.28 cos⁡ 𝐵
36.03 = -71.28 cos 𝐵
cos⁡ 𝐵 = -0.50547
𝐵 = cos-1⁡(-0.50547) = 120.4°


9. If 2log2 ⁡𝑥 + log3⁡ 34𝑥 = 25, then 𝑥 =?

𝐴) 5
𝐵) 0.83
𝐶) -1.66
𝐷) 1.78
𝐸) 1.92

Remember the logarithm rules:
𝑎log𝑎 ⁡𝑘 = 𝑘 and log𝑎⁡ 𝑎𝑘 = 𝑘
Choice 𝐴 is correct – In our question:
2log2 ⁡𝑥 = 𝑥 using the logarithm rules.
In addition, log3⁡ 34𝑥 = 4𝑥 using the logarithm rules.
Hence, the equation will be: 𝑥 + 4𝑥 = 25
5𝑥 = 25
𝑥 = 5


10. In a Chemistry test, John has two papers, 𝐴 and 𝐵, containing 7 and 11 questions respectively. He has to attempt 12 questions in total, selecting at least 4 from each paper. How many ways can John select a question?

𝐴) 1.52 × 1010
𝐵) 19041
𝐶) 16401
𝐷) 15939
𝐸) 10164

Choice 𝐶 is correct – In this question, we need to work on combinations. However, we might have different options of selections.

  1. John can select 7 questions (the maximum number) from paper A, and 5 from paper 𝐵. Therefore: 7C7 × 11C5 = 462
  2. He can select 6 questions from paper A, and 6 from paper 𝐵. Therefore: 7C6 × 11C6 = 3234
  3. He can select 5 questions from paper A, and 7 from paper 𝐵. Therefore: 7C5 × 11C7 = 6930
  4. He can select 4 questions from paper A, and 8 from paper 𝐵. Therefore: 7C4 × 11C8 = 5775

He is obliged to choose at least 4 questions from each paper, then he cannot choose 3 questions from paper 𝐴.
Adding all the results:
462 + 3234 + 6930 + 5775 = 16401



11. If sin ⁡( π / 2 -⁡ θ) = 0.8, what is the value of sin ⁡θ × cot ⁡θ ?

𝐴) 0.36
𝐵) 0.44
𝐶) 0.59
𝐷) 0.8
𝐸) 1

Choice 𝐷 is correct – We know that sin ⁡( π / 2 - θ) = cos⁡ θ.
Thus, cos⁡ θ = 0.8, and then θ = cos-1⁡ 0.8 = 36.87°.
Consequently, sin⁡ θ = 0.6.
Finding cot⁡ θ = 1 / tan θ⁡ = 1 / sin ⁡θ / cos ⁡θ = cos θ / sin⁡ θ = 0.8 / 0.6 = 4 / 3
Therefore: sin⁡ θ × cot ⁡θ = 0.6 × 4 / 3 = 4 / 5 = 0.8
Or:
Choice 𝐷 is correct – We know that sin ⁡( π / 2 - θ) = cos θ
Thus, cos⁡ θ = 0.8
sin⁡ θ × cot⁡ θ = sin⁡ θ × cos θ / sin⁡ θ = cos θ = 0.8


12. Consider the ages of your 6 cousins as follows:
6, 19, 14, 13, 7, 11
What is the standard deviation of their ages?

𝐴) 3.8
𝐵) 4.38
𝐶) 5.14
𝐷) 11.49
𝐸) 22

The standard deviation refers to as the measure of how spread out numbers are. To find it out, we need to search for the square root of the variance, which is the average of the squared differences of the mean.
Choice 𝐵 is correct – The mean of the numbers in the set is:
6 + 19 + 14 + 13 + 7 + 11 / 6 = 35 / 3
Subtracting 35 / 3 from each number in the set, and then finding its square:

(6 - 35 / 3 )2 = 289 / 9
(19 - 35 / 3 )2 = 484 / 9
(14 - 35 / 3 )2 = 49 / 9
(13 - 35 / 3 )2 = 16 / 9
(7 - 35 / 3 )2 = 196 / 9
(11 - 35 / 3 )2 = 4 / 9

The average of the sum of these results is:


289 / 9 + 484 / 9 + 49 / 9 + 16 / 9 + 196 / 9 + 4 / 9 / 6 = 173 / 9

The standard deviation will then be: 173 / 9 = 4.38



13. If 𝑥 = 4(2𝑖 - 3), find 𝑥3.

𝐴) 2944𝑖 + 576
𝐵) 2944𝑖 - 2496
𝐶) -192𝑖 + 80
𝐷) -192𝑖 + 208
𝐸) 46𝑖 + 9

Choice 𝐴 is correct – The cube of a binomial (𝑎 - 𝑏) is a3 - 3𝑎2𝑏 + 3𝑎𝑏2 - 𝑏3.
In our case, 𝑥 = 4(2𝑖 - 3), then 𝑥3 = [4(2𝑖 - 3)]3 = 64(8𝑖3 - 3(4𝑖2)(3) + 3(2𝑖)(9) - 27)

= 64(-8𝑖 + 36 + 54𝑖 - 27)
= 64(46𝑖 + 9)
= 2944𝑖 + 576


14. The driving distance from Giza to Ashmoun is 104 k𝑚. On a road trip from Giza to Ashmoun, Wassim drove the first 50 k𝑚 at 65 k𝑚 per hour, then the next 50 k𝑚 at 80 k𝑚 per hour, and the rest at 54 k𝑚 per hour. What was his average speed, in k𝑚 per hour, for the entire trip?

𝐴) 6.3
𝐵) 23.6
𝐶) 66.3
𝐷) 70.8
𝐸) 78.5

Using the units given, you need to find the time of each interval, then find the average speed of Wassim’s trip.
Choice 𝐷 is correct – The distance is in kilometers (k𝑚), while the speed is in kilometers per hour (k𝑚/ℎ𝑟). Then, to find the time, we need to divide the distance by the speed:
k𝑚 ÷ k𝑚 / ℎ𝑟 = k𝑚 ∙ ℎ𝑟 / k𝑚 = ℎ𝑟
For the first part: 50 k𝑚 at 65 k𝑚 per hour:
50 / 65 = 10 / 13 ℎ𝑟
For the second part: 50 k𝑚 at 80 k𝑚 per hour:
50 / 80 = 5 / 8 ℎ𝑟
For the third part: the rest (104 - 50 - 50 = 4 k𝑚) at 54 k𝑚 per hour:
4 / 54 = 2 / 27 ℎ𝑟
The total time for this trip is: 10 / 13 + 5 / 8 + 2 / 27 = 1.47 ℎ𝑟.
Therefore, the average speed of this trip is: 104k𝑚 / 1.47ℎ𝑟 = 70.8 k𝑚/ℎ𝑟


15. 2𝑘, 3𝑘 + 1, and 22 are the consecutive terms of an arithmetic sequence. What is the value of 𝑘?

    𝐴) -10
    𝐵) -1
    𝐶) 5
    𝐷) 10
    𝐸) 16

In an arithmetic sequence, the difference between the consecutive terms is always alike.
Choice 𝐶 is correct – To find 𝑘, simply create an equation in which you respect the rule of consecutive terms in an arithmetic sequence:

22 - (3𝑘 + 1) = 3𝑘 + 1 - 2𝑘
22 - 3𝑘 - 1 = 𝑘 + 1
-3𝑘 - 𝑘 = 1 + 1 - 22
-4𝑘 = -20
𝑘 = 5



16. The sum of the roots of (𝑥 - 2)2 (2𝑥 - 2)(𝑥 + 2) = 0 is

    𝐴) 2
    𝐵) 1
    𝐶) 32 / 2
    𝐷) 2 / 2
    𝐸) 1 / 2

Choice 𝐶 is correct – The roots of (𝑥 - 2)2 (2𝑥 - 2)(𝑥 + 2) = 0 are:
𝑥 - 2 = 0 (double)
𝑥 = 2
or 2𝑥 - 2 = 0, then 2𝑥 = 2
𝑥 = √2 / 2
or 𝑥 + 2 = 0, so 𝑥 = -2
The sum of the roots: 2 + 2 + 2 / 2 + (-2) = 32 / 2


17. Which of the following could be the asymptote of (𝑦 - 3)2 / 16 - 𝑥2 - 14𝑥 + 49 / 25 = 1

    𝐴) 𝑦 = -5𝑥 + 47 / 4
    𝐵) 𝑦 = -4𝑥 + 43 / 5
    𝐶) 𝑦 = -5𝑥 + 43 / 4
    𝐷) 𝑦 = -4𝑥 + 47 / 5
    𝐸) 𝑦 = -5𝑥 - 23 / 4

To tackle this question, you need to understand the type of the equation given. It is a vertical hyperbola of a general form: (𝑦 - 𝑘)2 / 𝑎2 - (𝑥 - ℎ)2 / 𝑏2 = 1.
The equation of the asymptotes are:
𝑦 = ± 𝑎 / 𝑏 (𝑥 - ℎ) + 𝑘
Choice 𝐵 is correct – In our hyperbola, we know that 𝑘 = 3.
We have: 𝑎2 = 16, thus 𝑎 = 4.
𝑏2 = 25, thus 𝑏 = 5.
Factoring 𝑥2 - 14𝑥 + 49 using perfect squares will result: (𝑥 - 7)2. It means ℎ = 7.
The asymptotes could be 𝑦 = ± 4 / 5 (𝑥 - 7) + 3
Taking the negative answer:
𝑦 = - 4 / 5 (𝑥 - 7) + 3 = - 4 / 5 𝑥 + 28 / 5 + 3 = - 4 / 5 𝑥 + 43 / 5 = -4𝑥 + 43 / 5


18. If cos⁡ 𝑥 = 0.24, what is the value of sin2 ⁡𝑥?

    𝐴) 0.97
    𝐵) 0.9424
    𝐶) 0.76
    𝐷) 0.52
    𝐸) 0.5

Remember that cos2⁡ 𝑥 + sin2⁡ ⁡𝑥 = 1.
Choice 𝐵 is correct – In our question, cos⁡ 𝑥 = 0.24, then cos2⁡⁡ 𝑥 = 0.0576.
Hence, 0.0576 + sin2⁡ 𝑥 = 1
sin2⁡ ⁡𝑥 = 1 - 0.0576 = 0.9424


19. In rectangle 𝐴𝐵𝐶𝐷, 𝐴𝐶 = 5 cm and 𝑚∠𝐵𝐴𝐶 = 25°. Find the perimeter of triangle 𝐴𝐵𝐶.

    𝐴) 15 𝑐𝑚
    𝐵) 11.64 𝑐𝑚
    𝐶) 11 𝑐𝑚
    𝐷) 9.57 𝑐𝑚
    𝐸) 4.78 𝑐𝑚

Choice 𝐵 is correct – In rectangle 𝐴𝐵𝐶𝐷, segment 𝐴𝐶 is considered to be the hypotenuse in triangle 𝐴𝐵𝐶, right at 𝐵.
Since m∠𝐵𝐴𝐶 = 25°, then we can use the trigonometric ratios to find the length of 𝐴𝐵 and 𝐵𝐶.
For ∠𝐵𝐴𝐶, 𝐵𝐶 is its opposite. Thus, sin⁡ 25° = 𝐵𝐶 / 5 ⟹ 𝐵𝐶 = 2.11.
For ∠𝐵𝐴𝐶, 𝐴𝐵 is its adjacent. Thus, cos⁡ 25° = 𝐴𝐵 / 5 ⟹ 𝐴𝐵 = 4.53.
The perimeter of triangle 𝐴𝐵𝐶 is equal to 5 + 2.11 + 4.53 = 11.64 cm.


20. Find the coordinates of the foci of (𝑥 - 3)2 / 9 + 𝑦2 / 49 = 1.

    𝐴) (3, 210) and (3, -210)
    𝐵) (3 - 210, 0) and (3 + 210, 0)
    𝐶) (3, 210) and (3 - 210, 0)
    𝐷) (0, 3 - 210) and (0, 3 + 210)
    𝐸) (0, 0) and (3, 210)

The given equation represents an ellipse such that its general form is (𝑥 - ℎ)2 / 𝑏2 + (𝑦 - 𝑘)2 / 𝑎2 = 1, and then it is a vertical ellipse. To find the foci, we need to find 𝑐 such that c2 = 𝑎2 - 𝑏2.
Choice 𝐴 is correct – Finding c:

(𝑎2 = 49, and 𝑏2 = 9)
𝑐2 = 49 - 9
𝑐2 = 40
𝑐 = 40 = 210

The coordinates of the foci in a vertical ellipse are: (𝑏, ±𝑐).
Hence, (3, ± 210) are the coordinates of the foci.


21. What is the oblique/slant asymptote of the following function: (𝑥) = 5𝑥2 - 2 / 𝑥 - 3?

    𝐴) 𝑦 = 𝑥 + 15
    𝐵) 𝑦 = 5𝑥
    𝐶) 𝑦 = 5𝑥 + 15
    𝐷) 𝑦 = 5𝑥 + 13
    𝐸) 𝑦 = 5𝑥 + 15 + 43 / 𝑥 - 3

The oblique asymptote of a rational function will exist if the degree of the denominator is one less than the degree of the numerator.
To find it out, and if the degree of the denominator is equal to 1, you need to divide the numerator by the denominator using long division, synthetic division, or by factoring if possible.
Choice 𝐶 is correct – Applying long division in our case:

(𝑥 - 3) 5𝑥 + 15 / 5𝑥2 + 0𝑥 - 2

- 5𝑥2 - 15𝑥
- 15𝑥 - 2
15𝑥 - 45

43

The result of the division will be the equation of the oblique asymptote (without taking into consideration the remainder):
𝑦 = 5𝑥 + 15


22. Mr. Hernandez has 8 Christmas greeting cards and he wants to send them to 5 of his friends. How many ways can he send a greeting card?

    𝐴) 6720
    𝐵) 3136
    𝐶) 112
    𝐷) 56
    𝐸) 40

To solve this question, we need to use permutations. It is an arrangement of numbers or options into a linear order.
Choice 𝐴 is correct – We have 8 as the total number of greeting cards, and 5 as the number of friends selected.
Then 8𝑃5 = 6720


23. In the figure to the right, the two circles touch each other internally with 𝐴 being the center of the big circle with a radius equal to 6 m, and 𝐹 being the center of the small circle that passes through 𝐴.

Find the area of the shaded region in the figure.

    𝐴) 141.37 𝑚2
    𝐵) 9.42 𝑚2
    𝐶) 84.823 𝑐𝑚2
    𝐷) 8482.3 𝑐𝑚2
    𝐸) 848230 𝑐𝑚2

As both circles touch/intersect each other internally, and the small circle passes through point 𝐴, which is the center of the big circle, then the radius of the small circle is half the radius of the big circle.
Choice 𝐸 is correct – The radius of the small circle is 6 / 2 = 3 𝑚.
Then its area is 𝐴𝑠 = π𝑟2 = π(3)2 = 9π 𝑚2.
The area of the big circle is A𝑏 = π𝑅2 = π(6)2 = 36π 𝑚2.
The area of the shaded region can be found by subtracting the area of the small circle from the area of the big circle:
𝐴 = 𝐴𝑏 - 𝐴𝑠 = 36π - 9π = 27π 𝑚2 = 84.823001 𝑚2
Options 𝐴 and 𝐵 are incorrect. Therefore, we need to convert our area into 𝑐𝑚2. It is by multiplying the numerical value we have by 1002.
The result is: 848230 𝑐𝑚2.


24. In a graph of 𝑦 = -3𝑥, which following statement/s is/are true?
𝐼. The graph is continuous and decreasing.
𝐼𝐼. The graph passes through points (0, -1) and (-1, 0).
𝐼𝐼𝐼. The range is {𝑦 | 𝑦 < 0}.

    𝐴) 𝐼 only
    𝐵) 𝐼 and 𝐼𝐼
    𝐶) 𝐼𝐼 only
    𝐷) 𝐼 and 𝐼𝐼𝐼
    𝐸) 𝐼𝐼 and 𝐼𝐼𝐼

Choice 𝐷 is correct – The function 𝑦 = -3𝑥 is an exponential function of a general form 𝑦 = a𝑥, and exponential functions are always continuous. Since a = -3 < 0, then it is decreasing. Therefore, (𝐼) is correct.
As a < 0, then the range is {𝑦 | 𝑦 < 0}. Then, (𝐼𝐼𝐼) is correct.
Substituting 𝑥 by 0, will result: 𝑦 = -30 = -1, but substituting 𝑥 by -1 will result: 𝑦 = -3-1 = - 1 / 3 ≠ 0, then (𝐼𝐼) is incorrect.


25. 𝐴𝐷𝑇𝐾 is a rectangle. Find the area of triangle 𝑀𝐻𝑇.

    𝐴) 3.34
    𝐵) 6.34
    𝐶) 10.34
    𝐷) 12
    𝐸) 16

Find the area of the rectangle, then find the area of each unshaded shape, and subtract the result from the total area.
Choice 𝐵 is correct – The area of the rectangle 𝐴 can be found by 𝐴 = 𝐿 ∙ 𝑤 with 𝐿 its length, and 𝑤 its width.
𝐴 = 8 × 4 = 32.
The first unshaded shape is a trapezoid. Its area 𝐴' can be found by 𝐴' = 1 / 2 ℎ(𝑎 + 𝑏) with ℎ being its height, 𝑎 its small base, and 𝑏 its big base.
𝐴' = 1 / 2 (4)(2 + 8) = 20.
𝐻𝐷𝑇 is a right angled triangle at 𝐷 with 𝐻𝑇 = 4.9 and 𝐷𝑇 = 4. Using Pythagorean theorem:
𝐻𝑇2 = 𝐷𝐻2 + 𝐷𝑇2
4.92 = 𝐷𝐻2 + 42
24.01 = 𝐷𝐻2 + 16
𝐷𝐻2 = 8.01
𝐷𝐻 = 389 / 10
The area 𝐴'' of triangle HDT can be found by 𝐴'' = 1 / 2 𝑏ℎ with 𝑏 its base and ℎ its height.
𝐴'' = 1 / 2 ( 389 / 10 )(4) = 389 / 5
The area 𝐴𝑠 of the shaded region: 𝐴𝑠 = 𝐴 - 𝐴' - 𝐴'' = 32 - 20 - 389 / 5
𝐴𝑠 = 6.34


26. If 1 - 2sin2 ⁡θ = - 1 / 3 , what is the value of sin⁡ ⁡θ / 2cos⁡ 2⁡θ (0 ≤ ⁡θ ≤ 90°)?

    𝐴) -2.4
    𝐵) -1.2
    𝐶) 3 / 2
    𝐷) - 3 / 2
    𝐸) 1

Using trigonometric identities, and specifically double-angle identities, we have: cos⁡ 2θ = 1 - 2sin2θ.
Choice 𝐵 is correct – Since 1 - 2sin2θ = - 1 / 3 , then cos ⁡2θ = - 1 / 3 .
Using 1 - 2sin2 θ = - 1 / 3 , and solving for sin θ :
-2 sin2θ = - 1 / 3 - 1
sin2θ = 2 / 3
sin⁡2 = 6 / 3
Thus, sin⁡ θ / 2cos ⁡2θ = 6 / 3 / 2(- 1 / 3 ) = - 6 / 2 = -1.2


27. Patrick organized a sports event at his village. 243 people joined the tournaments in which they had to choose to play ping-pong, boxing, or golf. The ratio of ping-pong to boxing to golf was 9:10:8. How many people joined the boxing tournament?

    𝐴) 72
    𝐵) 81
    𝐶) 90
    𝐷) 99
    𝐸) 100

Choice 𝐶 is correct – To find the number of people who joined the boxing team, add the values in the ratio, divide the total number of people by the sum you found, then multiply the quotient by the amount of the boxing team in the ratio.
Adding the amounts in the ratio: 9 + 10 + 8 = 27
243 ÷ 27 = 9
Multiply 9 by the amount of the boxing team in the ratio (10):
9 × 10 = 90


28. What is the slope of the line perpendicular to the line whose equation is -𝑥 / 3 + 7𝑦 / 2 = -1?

    𝐴) 2 / 21
    𝐵) - 21 / 2
    𝐶) 21 / 2
    𝐷) - 2 / 21
    𝐸) - 6 / 7

Two lines are perpendicular if the product of their slopes is equal to -1.
Choice 𝐵 is correct – Write –𝑥 / 3 + 7𝑦 / 2 = -1 in the form of 𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 + b:
7𝑦 / 2 = 𝑥 / 3 - 1
𝑦 = 2 / 21 𝑥 - 2 / 7
The slope of this line is m = 2 / 21 . The slope m' of the line perpendicular to the given line can be found by applying 𝑚 ∙ 𝑚' = -1
2 / 21 𝑚' = -1
𝑚' = - 21 / 2


29. In the set of numbers: 5, 10, 20, 10, 30, 25, consider 𝑀 as the median and 𝑚 as the mode of the set. What is the average of 𝑀 and 𝑚?

    𝐴) 10
    𝐵) 12.5
    𝐶) 13.33
    𝐷) 13.75
    𝐸) 16.25

Choice 𝐵 is correct – Arrange the numbers in the set from lowest to greatest:
5, 10, 10 , 20, 25, 30
There are even number of data. The median will be the average of the middle two numbers: 𝑀 = 10 + 20 / 2 = 15.
The mode is the number that occurs the most: 𝑚 = 10.
The average of 𝑀 and 𝑚: 𝑀 + 𝑚 / 2 = 15 + 10 / 2 = 12.5


30. What is the domain of the function defined by 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥 - 3 / 𝑥2 - 5𝑥 - 14 ?

    𝐴) All real numbers
    𝐵) All real numbers except 7
    𝐶) All real numbers except 0 and 7
    𝐷) All real numbers except 0 and -2
    𝐸) All real numbers except -2 and 7

To find the domain of the rational function, find the conditions of this rational function (the denominator cannot be equal to zero).
Choice 𝐸 is correct – Find the conditions:
𝑥2 - 5𝑥 - 14 ≠ 0
Factorizing 𝑥2 - 5𝑥 - 14 will result: (𝑥 - 7)(𝑥 + 2).
Then: (𝑥 - 7)(𝑥 + 2) ≠ 0
𝑥 ≠ 7 and 𝑥 ≠ -2
Hence, the domain is all real numbers except 7 and -2.


31. In 2018, the population in China was 1, 427, 647, 786.
According to data, China’s population growth rate is 0.59 % per year. What will the population be in China in 2021?

    𝐴) 8, 423, 121
    𝐵) 1, 436, 070, 908
    𝐶) 1, 444, 543, 726
    𝐷) 1, 452, 917, 152
    𝐸) 1, 453, 142, 111

To find the solution of this question, use the formula of the exponential growth defined by 𝑦 = 𝑎(1 + 𝑟)𝑥 in which 𝑎 is the initial value, 𝑟 is the growth rate, and 𝑥 is the number of time intervals that have passed.
Choice 𝐸 is correct – In this question, the initial value 𝑎 is 1, 427, 647, 786. The growth rate 𝑟 is 0.59% = 0.59 / 100 , while the time interval is 𝑥 = 2021 - 2018 = 3.
Hence, 𝑦 = 1, 427, 647, 786(1 + 0.59 / 100 )3 = 1, 453, 066, 534
The nearest value given is: 1, 453, 142, 111 which is choice 𝐸.


32. 𝐴𝐵𝐶𝐷 is a parallelogram such that the base 𝐴𝐵 = 4ℎ, with ℎ being the height of the parallelogram.
Find the length of 𝐴𝐵 if the area of the parallelogram is equal to 625 𝑐𝑚2.

    𝐴) 50 𝑚
    𝐵) 2500 𝑚
    𝐶) 50 𝑐𝑚
    𝐷) 2500 𝑐𝑚
    𝐸) 100 𝑐𝑚

The area of a parallelogram is 𝐴 = 𝑏ℎ with 𝑏 is its base and ℎ is its height.
Choice 𝐶 is correct – The base of parallelogram 𝐴𝐵𝐶𝐷 is 4ℎ, and its height is ℎ.
As the area is 625 𝑐𝑚2, then 4ℎ(ℎ) = 625
4ℎ2 = 625
2 = 625 / 4
ℎ = 25 / 2
𝐴𝐵 = 4ℎ = 4( 25 / 2 ) = 50 𝑐𝑚


33. Which of the following cannot be the sides of an obtuse triangle?

    𝐴) 9, 10, 13.6
    𝐵) 8, 12, 14.5
    𝐶) 6, 7, 10
    𝐷) 7, 9, 11
    𝐸) 9, 11.2, 15

Choice 𝐷 is correct – Using the converse of the Pythagorean theorem, if the triangle is obtuse, then 𝑐2 > 𝑎2 + 𝑏2.
In option 𝐴, 13.62 > 92 + 102, then 184.96 > 181. It is an obtuse triangle.
In option 𝐵, 14.52 > 82 + 122, then 210.25 > 208. It is an obtuse triangle.
In option 𝐶, 102 > 62 + 72, then 100 > 85. It is an obtuse triangle.
In option 𝐷, 112 > 72 + 92, then 121 > 130 – Incorrect. It cannot be an obtuse triangle.


34. If 𝑦 = 2𝑥 + 1 / 𝑥 - 1, what value does 𝑦 approach as 𝑥 gets infinitely large?

    𝐴) -1
    𝐵) 0
    𝐶) 1
    𝐷) 2
    𝐸) 𝑦 approaches a positive infinite number

As 𝑥 gets infinitely large, then we need to find the limit when 𝑥 approaches infinity.
Choice 𝐶 is correct – Finding the limit:
limx → + ∞⁡ 2𝑥 + 1 / 𝑥 - 1 = limx → + ∞⁡ 2𝑥 + 1 - 𝑥 / 𝑥 = lim𝑥 → + ∞⁡ 𝑥 + 1 / 𝑥 ⁡ = / then it is indeterminate.
Using L’Hopital’s rule:
The derivative of 𝑥 + 1 is 1, and the derivative of 𝑥 is 1.
lim𝑥 → + ∞⁡ 1 / 1 = 1
Or:
Choice 𝐶 is correct – Finding the limit:
lim𝑥 → + ∞⁡ 2𝑥 + 1 / 𝑥 - 1 = lim𝑥 → + ∞⁡ 2𝑥 / 𝑥 - 1 = lim𝑥 → + ∞⁡⁡ 2 - 1 = 1


35. Consider the function 𝑓(𝑥) = 2𝑥5 - 3𝑥3 + 𝑥. Which of the following statement/s is/are true?
𝐼. It is an even function
𝐼𝐼. It is an odd function.
𝐼𝐼𝐼. It is symmetric about the x-axis.

    𝐴) 𝐼 only
    𝐵) 𝐼𝐼 only
    𝐶) 𝐼𝐼𝐼 only
    𝐷) 𝐼 and 𝐼𝐼𝐼
    𝐸) 𝐼𝐼 and 𝐼𝐼𝐼

Remember that if 𝑓(-𝑥) = -𝑓(𝑥), then it is an odd function. If 𝑓(-𝑥) = 𝑓(𝑥), then it is an even function.
Choice 𝐵 is correct – Substituting 𝑥 by –𝑥 in 𝑓(𝑥):
𝑓(-𝑥) = 2(-𝑥)5 - 3(-𝑥)3 + (-𝑥)
𝑓(-𝑥) = -2𝑥5 + 3𝑥3 - 𝑥
𝑓(-𝑥) = -(2𝑥5 - 3𝑥3 + 𝑥) = -𝑓(𝑥).
It is an odd function.
(𝐼) is incorrect, and (𝐼𝐼) is correct.
A graph is symmetric about the 𝑥-axis if whenever (𝑎, 𝑏) is (𝑎, -𝑏) as well.
Choosing point of abscissa 𝑥 = 1, then 𝑓(1) can only be 0. The graph of this function cannot be symmetric about the 𝑥-axis otherwise it’s not a function.
(𝐼𝐼𝐼) is incorrect.


36. What could be the area of a rectangle whose width is equal to (2𝑥 - 1) in centimeters, and its length is triple its width? (Consider 𝑥 = 5)

    𝐴) 344 𝑐𝑚2
    𝐵) 324 𝑐𝑚2
    𝐶) 81 𝑐𝑚2
    𝐷) 95 𝑐𝑚2
    𝐸) 343 𝑐𝑚2

Choice 𝐸 is correct – If 𝑥 = 5, then the width of this rectangle is 𝑤 = 2(5) - 1 = 9.
The length of this rectangle is triple its width, then 𝐿 = 3(9) = 27.
The area of this rectangle is 𝐴 = 𝐿 ∙ 𝑤 = 27 ∙ 9 = 243 𝑐𝑚2.


37. In the figure above, the graph represents the function 𝑓(𝑥) = 2𝑥3 - 3𝑥 + 1.
How many roots does it have? Consider the shaded region is bound by the 𝑥-axis, 𝑦-axis, and a straight line passing through (0, 1) and (0.366, 0).
What is the area of the shaded region?

    𝐴) 2 roots, and 0.183 square units
    𝐵) 3 roots, and 0.183 square units
    𝐶) 2 roots, and 0.366 square units
    𝐷) 3 roots, and 0.366 square units
    𝐸) 4 roots, and 0.366 square units

Choice 𝐵 is correct – The roots of the function are found by counting how many intersections between the graph of the function and the 𝑥-axis. There are 3 intersections, and then we have 3 roots.
Only choices 𝐵 and 𝐷 can be correct.
The shaded region has a form of a triangle. Its area is 𝐴 = 1 / 2 𝑏ℎ with 𝑏 its base and ℎ its height.
The base of this triangle is equal to the distance between the origin and point (0.366, 0). Then, 𝑏 = 0.366.
The height is equal to the distance between the origin and the point (0, 1). Then ℎ = 1.
𝐴 = 1 / 2 (0.366)(1) = 0.183 square units.
Choice 𝐷 is incorrect, and then choice 𝐵 is correct.


38. Given the two functions: 𝑓(𝑥) =

{ 𝑥 + 5, 𝑥 < 0
2𝑥 - 1, 𝑥 ≥ 0
, and 𝑔(𝑥) =
{ 3𝑥 - 1, 𝑥 < -3
2𝑥 + 3, -3 ≤ 𝑥 < 5
4𝑥 + 1, 𝑥 ≥ 5
,
find the value of (𝑓 ∘ 𝑔)(-2).

    𝐴) -3
    𝐵) -2
    𝐶) -1
    𝐷) 4
    𝐸) 9

(𝑓 ∘ 𝑔)(𝑥) is a composition function which is an operation that takes two functions and produces another one such that (𝑓 ∘ 𝑔)(𝑥) = 𝑓[𝑔(𝑥)].
Choice 𝐷 is correct – In 𝑔(𝑥), 𝑥 = -2 is in the 2𝑛𝑑 option such that -3 ≤ 𝑥 < 5.
Then 𝑔(-2) = 2(-2) + 3 = -1.
In 𝑓(𝑥), 𝑥 = -1 is in the 1st option such that 𝑥 < 0.
Then 𝑓(-1) = -1 + 5 = 4.


39. 𝐴𝐷𝐹 is an isosceles triangle at 𝐹 inscribed in circle (𝐶) of center 𝑂 and diameter 𝐴𝐷.
What is the value of 1 - tan2 ⁡𝐴 if the radius of the circle is equal to 6 𝑐𝑚?

    𝐴) 0
    𝐵) 1
    𝐶) 62
    𝐷) 6
    𝐸) 12

𝐴 triangle inscribed in a circle such that one side is the diameter of the circle, then this triangle is a right triangle with this diameter being its hypotenuse.
Choice 𝐴 is correct – 𝐴𝐷𝐹 is an isosceles triangle at F inscribed in circle (C) and 𝐴𝐷 is the diameter of (𝐶). Therefore, 𝐴𝐷𝐹 is a right isosceles triangle at 𝐹 with 𝐴𝐷 being its hypotenuse.
Since 𝐴𝐷𝐹 is isosceles at 𝐹, then 𝐹𝐴 = 𝐷𝐹.
tan 𝐴 = 𝑜𝑝𝑝𝑜𝑠𝑖𝑡𝑒 / 𝑎𝑑𝑗𝑎𝑐𝑒𝑛𝑡 = 𝐷𝐹 / 𝐹𝐴 = 1
1 - tan2 𝐴 = 1 - 12 = 1 - 1 = 0


40. Which translation in comparison to its parent function is true about the graph of 𝑓(𝑥) = 2𝑥 - 1?

    𝐴) The graph is translated 1 unit up, and it is stretched vertically.
    𝐵) The graph is translated 1 unit up, and it is stretched horizontally.
    𝐶) The graph is translated 1 unit down, and it is stretched vertically.
    𝐷) The graph is translated 1 unit down, and it is stretched horizontally.
    𝐸) The graph is translated 1 unit down only.

Choice 𝐶 is correct – In function 𝑓(𝑥), we are adding (-1) to the parent function which is 𝑥 in our case as this is a linear function.
The graph is then translated 1 unit down.
Choices 𝐴 and 𝐵 are incorrect.
As 𝑥 is multiplied by 2, and 2 > 1, then it is stretched vertically.
Choice 𝐶 states that the function is translated 1 unit down, and stretched vertically.


41. Given the two functions: 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥 - 2, and 𝑔(𝑥) = 𝑥 + 2, which of the following statement/s is/are true about graph 𝑓 and 𝑔 in the 𝑥𝑦-plane?
𝐼. The two functions are inverse functions.
𝐼𝐼. They intersect at the origin.
𝐼𝐼𝐼. Both functions are parallel.

    𝐴) 𝐼 only
    𝐵) 𝐼𝐼 only
    𝐶) 𝐼𝐼𝐼 only
    𝐷) 𝐼 and 𝐼𝐼
    𝐸) 𝐼 and 𝐼𝐼𝐼

To tackle this question, remember the following: an inverse function reverses another function, and two functions are parallel if their slopes are equal. If they are parallel, then they do not intersect.
Choice 𝐸 is correct – Both functions have slopes equal to 1, then they are parallel. Hence, (𝐼𝐼𝐼) is correct, and (𝐼𝐼) is incorrect.
Finding the inverse of 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥 - 2:
𝑦 = 𝑥 - 2
𝑥 = 𝑦 - 2
𝑥 + 2 = 𝑦
Then 𝑔(𝑥) = 𝑥 + 2 is the inverse of 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥 - 2. (𝐼) is correct.


42. What are the values of x and y in the figure to the right?

    𝐴) 𝑥 = 20.54, 𝑦 = 41.63
    𝐵) 𝑥 = 41.63, 𝑦 = 20.54
    𝐶) 𝑥 = 55, 𝑦 = 1
    𝐷) 𝑥 = 31, 𝑦 = 17
    𝐸) 𝑥 = 17, 𝑦 = 31

An exterior angle of a triangle is the sum of the two opposite interior angles. Remember as well, that two angles in a straight line are supplementary.
Choice 𝐵 is correct – The exterior angle (3𝑥 + 15) is equal to the sum of (2𝑥 - 5) and (3𝑦):
3𝑥 + 15 = 2𝑥 - 5 + 3𝑦
3𝑥 - 2𝑥 - 3𝑦 = -5 - 15
𝑥 - 3𝑦 = -20
The two supplementary angles are (2𝑦 - 1) and (3𝑥 + 15):
2𝑦 - 1 + 3𝑥 + 15 = 180
3𝑥 + 2𝑦 = 166
Both results will form a system of two equations:

{ 𝑥 - 3𝑦 = -20
3𝑥 + 2𝑦 = 166

Solving this system will result: 𝑥 = 41.63 and 𝑦 = 20.54.
Or we can take sum of angles in a triangle that leads to 5𝑦 + 2𝑥 = 186


43. 𝐴(1, 3) and 𝐵(4, 2) are two points on a 𝑥𝑦-plane of origin 𝑂.
𝐵𝑥  is parallel to 𝑂𝐴, and 𝑇 is a point on 𝐵𝑥  such that 𝑂𝐴𝐵𝑇 is a parallelogram.
Find the area of triangle 𝑂𝑇𝑁 with 𝑁 as the intersection of 𝐵𝑇with the 𝑥-axis.

    𝐴) 1.67
    𝐵) 3.33
    𝐶) 6.66
    𝐷) 10
    𝐸) 20

Choice 𝐴 is correct – Two lines are parallel if their slopes are equal.
The slope of line 𝑂𝐴, is 𝑚 = 𝑦2 - 𝑦1 / 𝑥2 - 𝑥1 = 3 - 0 / 1 - 0 = 3.
𝐵𝑥   is parallel to 𝑂𝐴 then the slope of 𝐵𝑥   is 𝑚' = 3.
The equation of 𝐵𝑥   is 𝑦 = 𝑚'𝑥 + 𝑏:
𝑦 = 3𝑥 + 𝑏 (it is passing through 𝐵, then we can replace the abscissa and the ordinate of 𝐵 in the equation in order to find the value of 𝑏)
2 = 3(4) + 𝑏
2 = 12 + 𝑏
-10 = 𝑏
The equation of 𝐵𝑥 : 𝑦 = 3𝑥 - 10
𝑁 is the intersection of 𝐵𝑇 with the 𝑥-axis. Its ordinate is 0.
Hence, 0 = 3𝑥 - 10
10 = 3𝑥
𝑥 = 10 / 3
Thus, the distance of 𝑂𝑁 is 10 / 3 .
Point 𝑇 has the coordinates (3, -1) in order to have 𝑂𝐴𝐵𝑇 as a parallelogram.
The height drawn from 𝑇 to 𝑂𝑁 (which is the 𝑥-axis also) is 1.
The area of the triangle 𝑂𝑁𝑇 is 𝐴 = 1 / 2 𝑏ℎ with 𝑏 its base and ℎ its height: 𝐴 = 1 / 2 ( 10 / 3 )(1) = 5 / 3 = 1.67


44. Solve 4 sin2 ⁡𝑥 - 1 = 0 for 𝑥.

    𝐴) 𝑥 = -60°
    𝐵) 𝑥 = 0°
    𝐶) 𝑥 = 15°
    𝐷) 𝑥 = 30°
    𝐸) 𝑥 = 45°

Choice 𝐷 – To solve 4 sin2 𝑥 - 1 = 0:
4 sin2 ⁡𝑥 = 1
sin2 𝑥 = 1 / 4
sin⁡ 𝑥 = √ 1 / 4 = 1 / 2
𝑥 = sin-1⁡ ( 1 / 2 ) = 30°


45. 𝐹𝐺𝐻𝐼 is a parallelogram such as the base is equal to (2𝑥 - 3)2 while the height is double the base.
Which expression represents half the area of this parallelogram?

    𝐴) 16𝑥4 - 96𝑥3 + 216𝑥2 - 216𝑥 + 81
    𝐵) 2(16𝑥4 - 96𝑥3 + 216𝑥2 - 216𝑥 + 81)
    𝐶) 3(16𝑥4 - 96𝑥3 + 216𝑥2 - 216𝑥 + 81)
    𝐷) 4(16𝑥4 - 96𝑥3 + 216𝑥2 - 216𝑥 + 81)
    𝐸) 8𝑥2 - 24𝑥 + 18

The area of a parallelogram is 𝐴 = 𝑏ℎ with 𝑏 its base and ℎ its height.
Half of this area is 𝐴' = 1 / 2 𝑏ℎ.
Choice 𝐴 is correct – The base of parallelogram 𝐹𝐺𝐻𝐼 is 𝑏 = (2𝑥 - 3)2. The height is double the base, then ℎ = 2(2𝑥 - 3)2
𝐴' = 1 / 2 (2𝑥 - 3)2 × 2(2𝑥 - 3)2
𝐴' = (2𝑥 - 3)4 = 16𝑥4 - 96𝑥3 + 216𝑥2 - 216𝑥 + 81


46. 𝐹𝐸𝑅𝐺 is a square inscribed in the circle of center 𝐴.
What is the area of the shaded region in the figure?

    𝐴) 1.64
    𝐵) 4.475
    𝐶) 6.72
    𝐷) 17.9
    𝐸) 165.7

Choice 𝐷 is correct – 𝐹𝐸𝑅𝐺 is a square. Its diagonal is equal to 𝑠√2 with 𝑠 is the side of the square.
Therefore 𝐹𝑅 = 5.62.
Segment 𝐹𝑅 represents the diameter of the circle. The radius 𝑟 of the circle is half the diameter. Then 𝑟 = 𝐹𝑅 / 2 = 142 / 5.
The area of the circle is 𝐴 = π𝑟2 = π( 142 / 5)2 = 15.68π.
The area of the square is 𝐴' = 𝑠2 = 5.62 = 31.36.
The area of the shaded region 𝐴'' is the subtraction of the area of the square from the area of the circle:
𝐴'' = 𝐴 - 𝐴' = 15.68π - 31.36 = 17.9


47. The equation circle (𝐶) is (𝑥 - 3)2 + (𝑦 + 2)2 = 𝑟2.
It passes through 𝐺 (6, 3). Find the circumference of the circle.

    𝐴) 7.58
    𝐵) 15.17
    𝐶) 17.77
    𝐷) 18.32
    𝐸) 36.63

The circumference of a circle is 𝐶 = 2π𝑟, with 𝑟 is the radius of the circle.
Choice 𝐸 is correct – To find 𝑟, replace 𝑥 by 6, and 𝑦 by 3 (coordinates of point 𝐺), in the equation of the circle:
(6 - 3)2 + (3 + 2)2 = 𝑟2
32 + 52 = 𝑟2
𝑟2 = 34
𝑟 = 34
The circumference of the circle: 𝐶 = 2π𝑟 = 2π(34) = 36.63


48. Which matrix equation represents the system:

{ 3𝑦 + 1 = 2𝑥
3𝑥 - 4𝑦 = 1

    𝐴)
    [ 3 1 ]
    3 -4
    [ 𝑥 ]
    𝑦
    =
    [ 2 ]
    1
    𝐵)
    [ 3 -2 ]
    3 -4
    [ 𝑥 ]
    𝑦
    =
    [ -1 ]
    1
    𝐶)
    [ -2 3 ]
    3 -4
    [ 𝑥 ]
    𝑦
    =
    [ -1 ]
    1
    𝐷)
    [ 3 -2 ]
    -4 3
    [ 𝑥 ]
    𝑦
    =
    [ -1 ]
    1
    𝐸)
    [ -2 3 ]
    3 -4
    [ 𝑥 𝑦 ]
    =
    [ -1 ]
    1

A system of two linear equations can be represented in a matrix form using the coefficients to form a coefficient matrix, the variables to form a variable matric, and a constant matrix formed by the constants in the system.
Choice 𝐶 is correct – Fixing the arrangement of variables and constants in the system

{ 3𝑦 + 1 = 2𝑥
3𝑥 - 4𝑦 = 1
,

we will have

{ -2𝑥 + 3𝑦 = -1
3𝑥 - 4𝑦 = 1
.

The coefficients of 𝑥 are -2 and 3.
The coefficients of 𝑦 are 3 and -4.
The coefficient matrix is:

[ -2 3 ]
3 -4
.

The variables are 𝑥 and 𝑦. The variable matrix is:

[ 𝑥 ]
𝑦
.

The constants are -1 and 1. The constant matrix is:

[ -1 ]
1
.

Then, choice 𝐶 is the correct one.


49. If 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑐𝑥 + 𝑏 and 𝑔(𝑥) = -𝑑𝑥 + e are the equations of two consecutive sides of a parallelogram, which of the following is true in order for the parallelogram to be a rectangle?

    𝐴) 𝑐 = 2
    𝐵) 𝑐 = -𝑑
    𝐶) 𝑐 = - 1 / 𝑑
    𝐷) 𝑐𝑑 = 0
    𝐸) 𝑐𝑑 = 1

A parallelogram is a rectangle if the two consecutive sides are perpendicular (they form a right angle 90°). As the sides are considered as functions, then the product of their slopes is equal to -1.
Choice 𝐸 is correct – The slope of 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑐𝑥 + 𝑏 is 𝑐.
The slope of 𝑔(𝑥) = -𝑑𝑥 + e is –𝑑.
The product of both slopes is 𝑐(-𝑑) = -𝑐𝑑.
It should be equivalent to -1. Then -𝑐𝑑 = -1
𝑐𝑑 = 1


50. The figure to the right shows a regular heptagon and a right triangle 𝑀𝐽𝐼.
If 𝑚∠𝐾𝐽𝐼 = 1 / 7 𝑥 - 10 and 𝑚∠𝑀𝐼𝐽 = 3𝑦 + 4, what would be the values of 𝑥 and 𝑦?

    𝐴) 𝑥 = 970 and 𝑦 = 51.43
    𝐵) 𝑥 = 11.52 and 𝑦 = 51.43
    𝐶) 𝑥 = 138.57 and 𝑦 = 11.52
    𝐷) 𝑥 = 970 and 𝑦 = 11.52
    𝐸) 𝑥 = 970 and 𝑦 = 138.57

The sum of the measures of the interior angles in a polygon is equal to (𝑛 - 2) × 180, with 𝑛 is the number of sides in the polygon.
Choice 𝐷 is correct – As the figure shows a regular heptagon, then all its angles are congruent. However, in a heptagon, there are 7 sides. Then the sum of the measures of the interior angles in it is:
(7 - 2) × 180 = 900°
Then 7( 1 / 7 𝑥 - 10) = 900
𝑥 - 70 = 900
𝑥 = 970
Choices 𝐵 and 𝐶 are incorrect.
∠𝑀𝐽𝐼 and ∠𝐾𝐽𝐼 are supplementary angles:
𝑚∠𝑀𝐽𝐼 + 1 / 7 (970) - 10 = 180
𝑚∠𝑀𝐽𝐼 + 970 / 7 = 190
𝑚∠𝑀𝐽𝐼 = 360 / 7
The sum of the measures of the interior angles in a triangle is 180°:
𝑚∠𝑀𝐽𝐼 + 𝑚∠𝐽𝑀𝐼 + 𝑚∠𝑀𝐼𝐽 = 180
360 / 7 + 90 + 3y + 4 = 180
3𝑦 = 242 / 7
𝑦 = 242 / 21 = 11.52


THE FORMULAS BELOW MAY BE USEFUL IN ANSWERING QUESTIONS ON THIS TEST.

𝑆 = 4π𝑟2 is the formula for the surface area of a sphere with a radius of 𝑟.
𝑉 = 1 / 3 π𝑟2 ℎ is the formula for the volume of a right circular cone with a radius of 𝑟 and a height of ℎ.

𝑉 = 4 / 3 πr3 is the formula for the volume of a sphere with a radius of 𝑟.

𝑉 = 1 / 3 𝐵ℎ is the formula for the volume of a pyramid with a base area of 𝐵 and a height of ℎ.