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What is the domain of the function
\ f\left(x\right)=x^2-\frac{1}{x^2-4}+3x-\frac{47}{x}
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\left(3x+12\right)\left(x^2y-2xy+4y\right)=
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Find the solutions to the quadratic equation \left(x-4\right)\left(x+\frac{3}{2}\right)=0 .
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What is the discriminant of the quadratic equation {7x}^2+12x+20 .
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Solve the following quadratic inequality \left(x+3\right)^2-5\le0 .
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Which graph below best represents the function y=({x-3)}^2-2 ?
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Find the x-intercepts and the vertex of the parabola y=-3x^2+6x-8
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In the cubic function graphed below, what is the sign of the x^3 term?
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\frac{x^2-2x}{\left(x+1\right)^2}-\frac{1-2x}{\left(x+1\right)^2}=
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Simplify the expression \left|2\ \div\ \left(7\ -\ 6\right)-\ 7\right|-5
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What is 1322.05131 rounded to the nearest thousandth?
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What percent of 72 is 9?
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Given that a triangle has a base of 3 and a height of 4, calculate the area.
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Determine the volume of the rectangular prism below:
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Determine the volume of a cylinder where the radius is 3 inches and the height is 4 inches.
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Find the product of (-4)(-5)
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Evaluate the expression given that x = 2, 5x – 3
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Simplify the expression by combining like terms 2\left(x-y\right)+3x-x^2
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Find an ordered pair (x,y) solution to the equation, 2x – 2y = 6
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A chemist needs to create 10 liters of a 25% acid solution by mixing a 10% acid solution with a 30% acid solution. How many liters of each solution should the chemist use?
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Math Placement Exam Overview
Math placement exams are primarily used by colleges and universities to determine which math course you should be placed in.
Topics Tested:
- Fractions
- Decimals
- Percents and Proportions
- Geometry
- Word Problems
- Sets of Numbers, Signed Numbers, and Operations
- Linear Equations and Inequalities
- Lines and Graphing
- Relations and Functions
- Radicals and Rational Exponents
- Exponentials and Logarithms
- Trigonometry
Length and Format:
The length and format of your specific math placement test will depend on your college or university. The following items can vary from school to school:
- Number of Questions
- Time Limits
- Calculator or No Calculator
- Adaptive or Non-Adaptive
It will be important to check with your specific school to get a better idea of what to expect from a formatting standpoint.
With that in mind, the topics tested will be the same for almost all math placement exams.
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1. Simulated Exams
One of the best ways to prepare for the real thing is by using simulated exams. Our exams are built using the same types of questions you will see on the actual exam.
Our team has developed questions that mimic the exact topics that you will be tested on. Our detailed answer explanations will help you learn how to solve each question as well.
2. Concise Study Guides / Cheat Sheets
We hate wasting time, and so should you. Our study guides / cheat sheets review only the most important concepts you need to know.
We touch on the most important concepts in an easy-to-understand way. We use examples to help you learn each concept and keep them short and sweet.
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You can really take your time when using our question banks to learn key concepts that will be tested on your math placement exam. You can also start and stop as you please when using the question banks.
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You will find that all of the 600+ practice questions in our math placement test prep course include detailed answer explanations. Each explanation will walk you through the steps to solve the problem.
Use these explanations to learn important concepts or a more efficient way to solve a specific type of problem.
Tips and Tricks for Math Placement Practice
Studying for the math placement exam can feel overwhelming. Use these tips and tricks to help you prepare:
- See Where You Stand: Take our free college math placement test above and see where you stand. You may be all ready and good to go for the real exam.
- Find Problem Areas: We recommend finding problem areas so you can focus on those areas when you are studying. For example, if you struggle with linear equations, you should start your studies there.
- Practice, Practice, Practice: When it comes to math, you can never have too much practice. As you continue to do problems, you will find it easier to solve different types of math problems. Make sure you pay attention to the answer explanations when solving problems to help you better understand.
Frequently Asked Questions
The number of questions will vary depending on your specific college or university. Some schools may include a lot of questions, while others will keep it shorter.
A typical number is 40 questions.
You can expect to find questions on the following topics:
- Fractions
- Decimals
- Percents and Proportions
- Geometry
- Word Problems
- Sets of Numbers, Signed Numbers, and Operations
- Linear Equations and Inequalities
- Lines and Graphing
- Relations and Functions
- Radicals and Rational Exponents
- Exponentials and Logarithms
- Trigonometry
This will depend on your college or university. Some schools do not allow you to use a calculator while others will provide you with an on-screen calculator when you are taking the exam.
Yes, we recommend you study for a placement test.
Doing well on this exam can help you test out of specific college courses, which will make your life easier in the long-run.
You typically will not be able to retake the placement test. The placement test is designed to place you into the correct math course. A retake defeats the whole purpose of that.
You will get unlimited access for 90 days to our prep course. You will receive the following prep materials:
- 10 Simulated Exams
- 600+ Practice Questions
- 120+ Flashcards
- Concise Study Guides / Cheat Sheets
- Question Banks