&KDSWHU pages 161–162 for exercise sets.
2.Graph the solution set of the inequality shown below.
6 x 18
Show all your work.
3.Solve for yin the equation shown below.
y 5 4
Show all your work.
4.What is the greatest common factor of 32, 72, and 120?
Explain how you found your answer.
Show all your work.
5.Order the numbers from least to greatest.
, 4.3, 3, 3.4
Show all your work.
6.Simplify the expression.
( 9 2)^3 ( 2 9)^3
Show all your work.
1
4
9
2
3
4
Test-Taking Tips
- Reread the item.
- Use the Test-Prep strategy.
- Apply appropriate rules,
definitions, properties, or
strategies. - Analyze your answers.
Solve. Explain your thinking.
1.Evaluate the expression.
Show all your work.
16 8 1 1
3
1
2
1
4
Think
First evaluate within grouping
symbols.The parentheses
and the fraction bar are both
grouping symbols.
Read the whole test item carefully.
- Reread the test item. Try to relate the question
to similar problems. - Make a plan to explain your thinking.
1.Follow the order of operations.
2.Use a common denominator to add the
mixed numbers.
Solve the problem.
- Apply appropriate rules, properties, and operations.
Follow the order of operations to evaluate the expression.
Check your work. Review your notes.
Make sure you have completed all parts of the items.
- Analyze your answers. Do they make sense?
Look back at the expression. Use estimation to check
that your answer is reasonable.