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MATH 11: COLLEGE ALGEBRA

Sample Exam

I. Write TRUE if the statement is correct.

Otherwise, write FALSE. (2 points each)
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1. The range of the function f (x) = x − 4 over the
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restricted domain 2 ≤ x < 4 is the interval [−3, −2].
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2. If f (x) = and g (x) = , then the
x+1 x+1
domain of (f + g) (x) is R.
3. All real numbers satisfy the inequality x2 + 4 ≥ 4x.

4. The line y = −1 is a horizontal asymptote of the

x+3
graph of the function f (x) = .
3−x
II. Solve for x.
1. 2x − 11x − 14 ≤ x2−5x+2
 2 
 (5 points)
2x + 5 x−2
2. 2 ≥ 2 (8 points)
2x − 7x − 4 2x − 5x − 3
 
x + 1
3.   > 11−x (10 points)
2−x 
III. Sketch the graph of
 − 4x , x ≤ −4
 x2−3x+2
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
f (x) = x2 + 8x + 11 , −4 < x < −2 .

 √
 x−5

, x > −2
Find its domain and range. (15 points)
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IV. Given the function g (x) = 4x2 −32x+60, for x > 4.

1. Find the inverse function f −1. (4 points)
2. Determine the domain and range of f and f −1.
(2 points)
3. Sketch the graphs of f and f −1 in one Cartesian
plane. (6 points)

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TOTAL POINTS: 70