University of Maryland Sample Exam 2 Questions
______________________________________________________

    1. Write a rule for a fifth-degree polynomial f that has
      • x-intercepts -4, -3, and 2
      • with f(x) > 0 when x < 2.
    2. Let
      f(x) = (2x + 10)(25 - x)
      (x + 30)2
      1. Find the intercepts and the asymptotes for the graph of f.
      2. Draw the graph of f. Your graph should include a dotted line for each asymptote and all intercepts (graph and asymptotes) should be labeled with their vertices.
    3. Let p(x) = - (2x - 20)3 + 6(2x - 20)2(4 - x)
      1. Find all of the factors of p and write p as a product of those factors. (Do not expand the products; factor!)
      2. Find the x-intercept(s) and the y-intercept for the graph of p. Answers should be clearly labeled.
      3. Draw a graph of p. Your graph should have all intercepts labeled with their values and units clearly marked on the x-axis.


    1. Simplify each of the following. Your answers should not include negative exponents, radicals (such as a square root or fourth-root) or approximations.
      1. (2-6x8)1/4
        4x11y-6
      2. 1000log (30 p)

    2. Write 3 [log (x + 2) - 2 log (x - 1)] as a single logarithm. Use only positive exponents.


    1. Solve the equation (exact values): log6 x + log6 (x + 9) = 2
    2. For each of the following equations, name and draw the graph. Your graph should be clearly labeled with the coordinates of every vertex and should show any asymptote with a dotted line. Intercepts should be labeled with their values or coordinates.
      1. 25x2 + 9y2 = 900
      2. x + 4y2 = 4
      3. 25x2 - 9y2 = 900


    1. Draw the graph of an exponential function that goes through the points (0, 200) and (20, 5). Write a function that could have the graph.
    2. Find all real solutions for the equation e4x - e2x = 20.


    1. Let s = ln x and t = ln y. Write the expression ln (x y2)/sqrt(e) ) in terms of s and t. (For example, 3 ln x + 4 ln y = 3s + 4t ). Your answer should not include "ln"
    2. Let f(x) = log3 (x + 9).
      1. What is the domain of f?
      2. Draw the graph of f. Label intercepts with their values. Show any asymptote with a dotted line and label it with its equation or intercept value.
_______________________________________________
 
  UM Home | Directories | Search | Admissions | Calendar
Direct questions and comments to Frances Gulick.
Last modified Sunday, 30-Sep-2001 08:27:58 EDT           © 2009 University of Maryland