MATHEMATICS 8
SECOND QUARTER EXAMINATION
Formative test
Name:____________________________________________ Date:____________________
Year & Section:____________________________________ Score:___________________
I. Multiple Choice: Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
( Each item is worth two points, show your solution for each item on the right side of this paper to get the
full points.)
______1. Simplify .
A. C.
B. D.
______2. Multiply.
A. C.
B. D.
______3. Multiply.
A. C.
B. D.
______4. Multiply.
A. C.
B. D.
______5. Factor .
A. C.
B. D.
______6. Factor the polynomial .
A.
B. Cannot be factored
C.
D.
______7. Simplify the rational expression . Identify any excluded values.
A. 3r; r 3 C. 3r; no excluded values
B. 3r; r 3 or 0 D. ;r 3
______8. Simplify the rational expression .
A. C.
B. D.
______9. Simplify the rational expression .
A. C.
B. D.
______10. Multiply. Simplify your answer.
A. C.
B. D.
______11. Multiply. Simplify your answer.
A. C.
B. D.
______12. Multiply. Simplify your answer. .
A. C.
B. D.
______13. Divide. Simplify your answer.
A. C.
B. D.
______14. Divide . Assume that all expressions are defined.
A. C.
B. D.
______15. Add. Simplify your answer.
A. C.
B. D.
______16. Subtract. Simplify your answer.
A. C.
B. D.
______17. Add. Simplify your answer.
A. C.
B. D.
______18. Subtract and simplify. Find the excluded values.
A.
;
B.
; and
C.
; , and
D.
; and
______19. Add .
A. C.
B. D.
______20. Simplify . Assume that all expressions are defined.
A. C.
B. D.