Mindanao State University – Iligan Institute of Technology

Integrated Developmental School

Advanced Algebra
3rd Periodic Exam

DIRECTION: Write all answers and required solutions in the test booklet.
I. Determine whether each statement is TRUE or FALSE. (1 point each)
𝑥 2 +3𝑥−2
1. 𝑦 = is a rational function.
5𝑥
4𝑥
2. The domain of the function f(x)8 = 𝑥−4, is all real numbers except -4.

3. 𝑥 − 1 is a factor of 𝑃(𝑥) = 3𝑥 91 − 2𝑥 60 + 5𝑥 − 1.
4. The remainder 𝑅, if 𝑃(𝑥) = 𝑥 5 − 8𝑥 4 + 2𝑥 − 4 is divided by 𝐷(𝑥) = 𝑥 2 + 𝑥 −
2 using long division is −2𝑥 + 3.
5. If a polynomial function 𝑃(𝑥) has 𝑥 + 𝑎 as a factor, then −𝑎 must be a zero of
𝑃(𝑥).
6. If 𝑃(−3) = 𝑃(1) = 𝑃(−2) = 0 and the polynomial function 𝑃(𝑥) has degree
3, then 𝑃(𝑥) = (𝑥 + 3)(𝑥 + 2)(𝑥 + 1).
7. If 3 + 2𝑖 is a zero of 𝑓(𝑥), then 𝑥 2 − 6𝑥 + 13 is a factor of 𝑓(𝑥).
8. The maximum number of positive real zeros of the polynomial function
𝑃(𝑥) = 3𝑥 4 + 3𝑥 3 − 2𝑥 2 + 3𝑥 − 2 is 4.

9. When the graph of a rational function has a vertical asymptote at x = 5, it is

possible to sketch the graph without lifting your pencil from the paper.
10. An exponential function is always increasing.
11. The number -1 is a possible element of the range of an exponential function
of the form f(x) = ax.
12. f(x) = -5 x – 1 is an exponential function.
13. The interval (−∞, −5) is a solution of the inequality x2 – 3x – 10 < 0.
14. It is possible for a rational inequality to have 1 unique solution.
15. The range of any exponential function excludes 0.
II. Multiple Choice: Choose the letter that corresponds to the correct answer. (1 point
each)
𝑥 2 −9
1. Find the x-intercept/intercepts of the function ℎ(𝑥) = .
𝑥

a. -9, 9 c. (0,9) and (0, -9)

b. (3, 0) and (-3, 0) d. (0,0)
2. Which of the following rational functions has a slant asymptote?
2𝑥+1 𝑥
a. 𝑓(𝑥) = c. 𝑘(𝑥) =
3𝑥 𝑥2
1 2𝑥 2 −5𝑥+5
b. 𝑔(𝑥) = 𝑥 d. ℎ(𝑥) = 𝑥−2
 3. Which of the following is NOT a possible zero of 𝑝(𝑥) = 2𝑥 4 + 𝑥 3 − 9𝑥 2 − 4𝑥 + 4?
1
a. -4 c. 4
1
b. − 2 d. 1

4. For which value of n is 1 a zero of the function p(x) = nx3 -5x2 + nx + 11?
a. 3 c. 6
b. -3 d. -6
5. Which of the following is a factor of x4 + x3 – x2 – x – 18?
a. x -2 c. x - 6
b. x + 9 d. x – 3
6. Given the graph, which of the following statements about degree n and the leading coefficient
𝑎𝑛 , of the polynomial function is true?
a. n is even, 𝑎𝑛 > 0
b. n is even, 𝑎𝑛 < 0
c. n is odd, 𝑎𝑛 > 0
d. n is odd, 𝑎𝑛 < 0

7. Find the sum of all the roots of (𝑓 ∘ 𝑔)(𝑥) = 0 if g(x) = 2x – 1 and f(x) = x2 – 1.
a. 0 c. 2
b. 1 d. -3
8. What value of k will make x + 2 a factor of x4 – 2x3 + (4k + 1) x2 + 8x + 12?
a. 3 c. 2
b. 0 d. -3
9. Which is NOT a property of exponential functions?
1 𝑥
a. (𝑎) = 𝑎−𝑥 c. 𝑎 𝑥1 = 𝑎 𝑥2 only if 𝑥1 = 𝑥2
𝑝
𝑎𝑝
b. 𝑎0 = 1 d. 𝑎 𝑞 = 𝑎𝑞
1 𝑥
10. Which point belongs to the graph of y = (2) ?

1
a. (-1, 1) c. (2 , 1)

b. ( -1, 2) d. (1, 0)
III. Solve as indicated. SHOW YOUR COMPLETE SOLUTION. SKETCH THE GRAPHS AS
NEAT AND AS ACCURATE AS POSSIBLE.

3−𝑥
1. Given 𝑓(𝑥) = 2𝑥+8−𝑥 2

a. Determine the vertical and horizontal asymptotes (3 points)

b. Construct a table of values. (3 points)
c. Sketch the graph of 𝑓(𝑥). (4 points)
2. Consider 𝑃(𝑥) = 𝑥 4 − 5𝑥 3 − 4𝑥 2 + 20𝑥.
a. Determine the end behavior of the graph of 𝑃(𝑥). (2 points)
b. Use the Descarte’s Rule of Sign to determine the number of positive and
negative zeros. ( 2 points )
c. Find all the zeros of 𝑃(𝑥). (4 points)
d. Construct a table of values. (4 points)
e. Sketch the graph of 𝑃(𝑥). (4 points)

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