Math 201 - Test 2
Circle the correct answer on problems 1 and 9. Work will not be graded on
these problems. On all other problems, show
appropriate work to receive credit and place your answer in the blank provided.
Point value of each problem is listed in the problem statement. Calculators
are not allowed on this exam.
1. Find the slope of the line connecting points with coordinates (–2, 4) and
(–3, 1). Circle the correct answer.
(4 points)
2. Find the equation in slope-intercept form of a line passing through the
point with coordinates (–1, 2) and parallel to the line with equation
y = 2x –
4. Sketch the line represented by your new equation. (6 points)
Equation:
3. Graph the quadratic function below. Identify the coordinates of the vertex, the x and y intercepts, state the range of the function and sketch. (8 points)
Coordinates of vertex: ______
x intercept(s): _____________
y intercept(s): _____________
Range: __________________
4. The revenue function for a manufacturer’s product is R =1800q - 3q^2 ,
where R is the total revenue (in dollars) when
q units are demanded (per week). Find the q value that maximizes the
manufacturer’s total revenue for a given week.
(6 points)
5. Solve the system of equations below. Show appropriate work. (6 points)
6. Find the solution of the system of equations below algebraically. (6 points)
Solution: ________________
7. Graph each function below on the axes provided. Place at least 3 labeled points on each graph. (5 points each)
8. Classify each of the following as True or False by circling the
appropriate letter. If the statement is false, justify
your answer or provide a counter-example. (3 points each)
9. Evaluate
.
Circle the correct answer. (5 points)
e.) None of the above
10. Write as a single logarithm with a coefficient of 1. (4 points)
11. Write the expression in terms of ln x, ln (x + 1) and/or ln (x – 2). (4 points)
12. Solve each equation below. Show appropriate steps. (a and b: 4 points each; d-e: 5 points each)
e.) If ln 2 = a, ln 9 = b and ln 7 = c, solve the equation below and state your answer in terms of a, b and c.
13. The equation A = P(1.075)t gives the value A at the end of t years of an
investment of P dollars compounded annually
at an annual interest rate of 7.5%. How many years will it take for an
investment to triple? You may leave your
answer in terms of logarithms. (6 points)