MATH 1030-008: QUIZ 1
Name:
Directions: Please write legibly and circle your final answers.
1. The camera (skis, snowboard, video game system, etc.) you have been wanting but
couldn’t afford just went on a major clearance. The original cost was $350. The sale will
take 75% off of the original cost. Find the sale price. You have $100. Can you afford to buy
it now?
2. Evaluate each of the following if a = 3, b = 1/3, and c = −4 :
• a(b + c) :
• ab + c
a
b
− c2 :
Date: Friday, August 24th , 2007.
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3. Solve for x in the following equations:
• x2 − x − 12 = 0 :
•
x−7
x
= :
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