Mth 95

First Exam
last

Summer 2011

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(1) (3 points) Factor completely. If a polynomial is prime, state this.

a. 9y 2 49
b. x4 + x3 x 1
c. 36 + x4

(2) (2 points) Solve.

5
1
2
+
=
t1 t+2
3

(3) (2 points) For what values of x, if any, is this expression undefined:

x9
3x x2

(4) (2 points) The length of a rectangle is 2 m more than the width. The area of the
rectangle is 48 m2 . Find the length and width.

(5) (2 points) Divide and simplify your answer.

x2 + 3x 28
8 2x

x2 + 14x + 49
x+7

(6) (2 points) Subtract and, if possible, simplify.

2x 5 x 7

x2
2x

(7) (2 points) Add and, if possible, simplify.

1
5
+ 2
3
x + 8 x 2x + 4

(8) (2 points) Simplify.

3y 2 +
y

7
y

3
y3

(9) a. (3 points) Suppose one painter can paint the entire house in 20 hours, and the
second painter takes 14 hours. How long would it take the two painters together to
paint the house?
b. (2 points bonus) If the two painters worked together for the first 5 hours, but
then the first painter left. How long will take the second painter to finish painting
the house?