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Math 169 (Fifth Edition): Test for Chapter 2


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2.1 Solving Linear Equations

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Solve each of the following by use of the mutiplication property of equality:
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Solve by use of a sequence of steps:
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Solve by first multiplying both sides of the equation by the LCD to clear the equation of fractions.
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Use symbolic manipulations to solve for the indicated variable:

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2.2 Solving Linear Inequalities

____________________ 18. The statement " " is symbolized by which of the following:
  1. h 4
  2. h 4
  3. h 4
  4. h 4
____________________ 19. The statement " " is symbolized by which of the following:
  1. e x g
  2. e x g
  3. e x g
  4. e x g
____________________ 20. The statement " " is symbolized by which of the following:
  1. w n
  2. w n
  3. w n
  4. w n
Use set-builder notation to write a statement of inequality that corresponds to each of the following graphs. Use x to represent the variable.
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Graph the solution set of each of the following inequlities on a number line. Label the points on the line.
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Solve each of the following inequalities. Give your answer in interval form:
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2.3 Absolute Value

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©Roger M. Palay
Saline, MI 48176
February, 1999