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1. Find the value of √𝑥 + √14 − 𝑥 when 𝑥 = 5. What is the largest negative integer that
−2. satisfies the inequality |3𝑥 + 2| > 4?

√−2 + √14 − (−2) Two conditions will satisfy this inequality,

(1) If 3𝑥 + 2 > 4; and
= √−2 + √14 + 2 (2) If 3𝑥 + 2 < −4
2
In case (1), 𝑥 > 3. In case (2), 𝑥 < −2. This
= √2
ANSWER: √𝟐 is the solution set to the inequality.
Considering case (2), the largest negative
2. Find the area of the triangle formed by the integer that satisfies this condition is -3.
coordinate axes and the line 3𝑥 + 2𝑦 = 6. ANSWER: −𝟑

6. A person has two parents, four

The triangle has a base
grandparents, eight grand-parents, and so
equal to the x-intercept
of the graph of 3𝑥 + on. How many ancestors does a person have
10 generations back?
2𝑦 = 6 and a height
equal to the y-intercept.
This being a geometric series of
The area, therefore is
half the product of the 2+4+8+…+𝑎10 ,
1−𝑟 𝑛
intercepts. Use the formula, 𝑆𝑛 = 𝑎1 ( )
1−𝑟
1 1 1 − 210
𝐴 = 𝑏ℎ 𝐴 = (2)(3) 𝐴 𝑆10 = 2 ( )
2 2 1−2
= 3 𝑠𝑞𝑢𝑎𝑟𝑒 𝑢𝑛𝑖𝑡𝑠
𝑆10 = 2046
ANSWER: 3 square units
ANSWER: 𝟐𝟎𝟒𝟔
3. A sequence is defined by 𝑎𝑛 = 3(𝑎𝑛−1 + 2)
7. In Δ𝐴𝐵𝐶, ∠𝐵 is twice ∠𝐴, and ∠𝐶 is three
for 𝑛 ≥ 2, where 𝑎1 = 1. What is 𝑎4 ?
times as large as ∠𝐵. Find ∠𝐶
𝑎1 = 1
( ) If 𝑚∠𝐵 = 2 𝑚∠𝐴 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑚∠𝐶 = 3 𝑚∠𝐵,
𝑎2 = 3 𝑎1 + 2 𝑎2 = 3(1 + 2) 𝑎2 = 9
then
𝑎3 = 3(𝑎2 + 2) 𝑎3 = 3(9 + 2) 𝑎2
𝑚∠𝐶 = 6 𝑚∠𝐴
= 33
𝑚∠𝐴 + 𝑚∠𝐵 + 𝑚∠𝐶 = 180°
𝑎4 = 3(𝑎3 + 2) 𝑎4 = 3(33 + 2) 𝑎2
𝑚∠𝐴 + 2 𝑚∠𝐴 + 6 𝑚∠𝐴 = 180°
= 105
9 𝑚∠𝐴 = 180°
ANSWER: 𝟏𝟎𝟓
𝑚∠𝐴 = 20°
𝑚∠𝐶 = 6 𝑚∠𝐴 = 120°
4. Christa leaves Town A. After traveling 12
ANSWER: 𝟏𝟐𝟎°
km, she reaches Town B at 2:00 P.M. Then
she drove at a constant speed and passes
8. If −3 ≤ 𝑥 ≤ 0, find the minimum value of
Town C, 40 km from Town B, at 2:50 P.M.
𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥 2 + 4𝑥.
Find the function 𝑑(𝑡) that models the
distance (in km) she has traveled from
The graph of 𝑓(𝑥) opens upward based on
Town A t minutes after 2:00 P.M.
its leading coefficient. Therefore, the
𝑑1 𝑑2 = 40 𝑘𝑚 absolute minimum value of the function is
= 12 𝑘𝑚 the y-coordinate, k, of its vertex.
𝑡 = 50 𝑚𝑖𝑛 𝑏2
TOWN A
TOWN B
𝑠=
𝑑 TOWN C 𝑘=𝑐−
2:00 PM 𝑡 2:50 PM 4𝑎
𝑠=
40 𝑘𝑚
= 0.8 𝑘𝑝𝑚 42
50 𝑚𝑖𝑛 𝑘=0−
4(1)
𝑑 = 𝑠𝑡 𝑑 𝑘 = −4
= 0.8𝑡 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑑𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑐𝑒 𝑎𝑓𝑡𝑒𝑟 𝑇𝑜𝑤𝑛 𝐵 ANSWER: -4
𝑑(𝑡) = 12 + 0.8𝑡
ANSWER: 𝒅(𝒕) = 𝟏𝟐 + 𝟎. 𝟖𝒕
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9. The 9th and the 11th term of an arithmetic Note on an alternative:

sequence are 28 and 45, respectively. What When asked for the equation of a line, 𝑎𝑥 +
is the 12th term? 𝑏𝑦 = 𝑐, parallel to a given linear equation
𝑎11 − 𝑎9 of the form 𝒂𝟏 𝑥 + 𝒃𝟏 𝑦 = 𝑐1 and passing
2𝑑 = 𝑎11 − 𝑎9 𝑑=
2 through the point, (𝒙𝟏 , 𝒚𝟏 ), use the
45 − 28 17 algorithm:
𝑑= = 𝑜𝑟 8.5
2 2 𝒂𝟏 𝒙 + 𝒃𝟏 𝒚 = 𝒂𝟏 𝒙𝟏 + 𝒃𝟏 𝒚𝟏
𝑎12 = 𝑎11 + 𝑑 𝑎12 = 45 + 8.5
ANSWER: 53.5 When asked for the equation of a line, 𝑎𝑥 +
𝑏𝑦 = 𝑐, perpendicular to a given linear
10. Perform the indicated operation, and equation of the form 𝒂𝟏 𝑥 + 𝒃𝟏 𝑦 = 𝑐1 and
simplify: passing through the point, (𝒙𝟏 , 𝒚𝟏 ), use the
2 3 4
+ − 2 algorithm:
𝑥 𝑥−1 𝑥 −𝑥 𝒃𝟏 𝒙 − 𝒂𝟏 𝒚 = −𝒃𝟏 𝒙𝟏 + 𝒂𝟏 𝒚𝟏
2(𝑥 − 1) + 3𝑥 − 4
𝑥2 − 𝑥 14. In Δ𝐴𝐵𝐶, ∠𝐵 = 90°, ∠𝐴𝐶𝐵 = 28°, and D is
5𝑥 − 6
the midpoint of AC. What is ∠𝐵𝐷𝐶?
𝑥2 − 𝑥
𝟓𝒙−𝟔 A
ANSWER: 𝟐
𝒙 −𝒙
D

11. Find the range of the function 𝑓 (𝑥) =

|2𝑥 + 1|.
For any absolute value function of this form, B C
𝑓 (𝑥) = |𝑔(𝑥)| where 𝑔(𝑥) is a linear
function, the range is always The median to the hypotenuse of a right
{𝑦|𝑦 ∈ ℝ, 𝑦 ≥ 0}. triangle is half the measure of the
ANSWER: 𝒚 ≥ 𝟎 hypotenuse.
Since 𝐵𝐷 = 𝐷𝐶, ΔBDC is isosceles. It also
12. Find the value of [𝑥 − (𝑥 − 𝑥 −1 )−1 ]−1 follows that 𝑚∠𝐶 = 𝑚∠𝐷𝐵𝐶.
when 𝑥 = 2. 𝑚∠𝐶 + 𝑚∠𝐷𝐵𝐶 + 𝑚∠𝐵𝐷𝐶 = 180°
[2 − (2 − 2−1 )−1 ]−1 28° + 28° + 𝑚∠𝐵𝐷𝐶 = 180°
−1
1 −1 𝑚∠𝐵𝐷𝐶 = 180° − 56°
[2 − (2 − ) ] 𝑚∠𝐵𝐷𝐶 = 124°
2
−1 ANSWER: 𝟏𝟐𝟒°
3 −1 2 −1 4 −1 3
[2 − ( ) ] = [2 − ] → ( ) =
2 3 3 4 15. Find all solutions of the system:
𝟑 2𝑥 + 𝑦 = 1
ANSWER: {
3𝑥 + 4𝑦 = 14
𝟒

13. Find the equation (in the form 𝑎𝑥 + 𝑏𝑦 = 2𝑥 + 𝑦 = 1 → 𝑦 = −2𝑥 + 1

𝑐) of the line through the point (5, 2) that is By substitution, 3𝑥 + 4(−2𝑥 + 1) = 14
parallel to the line 4𝑥 + 6𝑦 + 5 = 0. 3𝑥 − 8𝑥 + 4 = 14
2 5 −5𝑥 = 10, 𝑥 = −2
4𝑥 + 6𝑦 + 5 = 0 → 𝑦 = − 𝑥 − 𝑦 = −2𝑥 + 1 → 𝑦 = −2(−2) + 1
3 6
2 𝑦=5
Solve for 𝑏 given that 𝑚 = − 3 and (5, 2)
ANSWER: 𝒙 = −𝟐, 𝒚 = 𝟓
𝑦1 = 𝑚𝑥1 + 𝑏
2 16
2 = − (5) + 𝑏 𝑏 = 16. If 𝑓(2𝑥 − 1) = 𝑥, what is 𝑓(2)?
3 3 𝑓(2𝑥 − 1) = 𝑓 (2)
2 16
𝑦=− 𝑥+ → 2𝑥 + 3𝑦 = 16 3
3 3 2𝑥 − 1 = 2 𝑥 =
ANSWER: 𝟐𝒙 + 𝟑𝒚 = 𝟏𝟔 2
𝟑
ANSWER: 𝒙 = 𝟐
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1,2,3 and 5 if repetition of digits is not

17. What is the quotient when 3𝑥 + 5𝑥 − 5 4 allowed?
4𝑥 3 + 7𝑥 + 3 is divided by 𝑥 + 2? 3 possible 2 possible
-2 3 5 -4 0 7 3 2 possible digits: digits:
digits: One from Whichever
-6 2 4 -8 2
1 or 2 (1 or 2), 3, digits are
3 -1 -2 4 -1 5 or 5 left
ANSWER: 𝟑𝒙𝟒 − 𝒙𝟑 − 𝟐𝒙𝟐 + 𝟒𝒙 − 𝟏
By the fundamental principle of counting,
18. A man is walking away from a lamppost the product of 2, 3, and 2 is the answer.
with a light source 6 meters above the ANSWER: 𝟏𝟐
ground. The man is 2 meters tall. How long
is his shadow when he is 10 meters from 21. Factor completely the expression 𝑥 3 − 7𝑥 +
the lamppost? 6.
Use the rational zeroes theorem. Employ
trial and error.
1 1 0 -7 6
1 1 -6
6m

1 1 -6 0
Since 1 is a zero,
2m

𝑥 3 − 7𝑥 + 6 = (𝑥 − 1)(𝑥 2 + 𝑥 − 6)
10 m x 𝑥 2 + 𝑥 − 6 = (𝑥 + 3)(𝑥 − 2)
ANSWER: (𝒙 − 𝟏)(𝒙 + 𝟑)(𝒙 − 𝟐)
The two triangles are similar, based on the
Triangle Proportionality Theorem. 22. An integer between 1 and 10000 inclusive
is selected at random. What is the
probability that it is a perfect square?
2m

x
The probability of selecting a perfect square
6m

is equal to the number of perfect squares

within the interval divided by the number
of integers in that interval.
10 m + x There are 100 perfect squares from 1 to 10
000.
6 10 + 𝑥
=
2 𝑥 𝟏
6𝑥 = 20 + 2𝑥 → 𝑥 = 5 ANSWER: 𝟏𝟎𝟎 or 0.01
ANSWER: 𝟓 𝒎
23. If a chord 24 cm long is 5 cm from the
19. Find the length of the shorter segment center of a circle, how long is a chord 10 cm
made on side AB of Δ𝐴𝐵𝐶 by the bisector of from the center?
∠𝐶, if 𝐴𝐵 C= 20; 𝐴𝐶 = 12; and 𝐵𝐶 = Let 𝒄 be the chord length, 𝒅 be the
18 𝑐𝑚. perpendicular distance from the center to
the chord; and 𝒓 be the radius.
c
A x 20-x B By Pythagorean theorem,
d
20 1 2
By the Angle Bisector Theorem, 𝑟 2 = ( 𝑐) + 𝑑2
2
12 𝑥 2 𝑥 Given that 𝑐 = 24, 𝑑 = 5
= → =
18 20 − 𝑥 3 20 − 𝑥 Compute for r.
40 − 2𝑥 = 3𝑥 → 𝑥 = 8 2
1
ANSWER: 𝟖 𝒄𝒎 𝑟 = ( (24)) + 52
2
2
𝑟 2 = 122 + 52 → 𝑟 2 = 169 → 𝑟 = 13
20. How many different three-digit numbers 1 2
less than 300 can be formed with the digits 𝑟 = ( 𝑐) + 𝑑2 → 𝑐 = 2√𝑟 2 − 𝑑 2
2
2
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𝑐 = 2√132 − 102 → 𝑐 = 2√69 28. Find a polynomial 𝑃(𝑥) of degree 3 that has
ANSWER: 𝟐√𝟔𝟗 𝒄𝒎 zeroes of -2, 0, and 7, and the coefficient of
𝑥2 is 10.
24. Pipes are being stored in a pile with 25 𝑃(𝑥) = 𝑎𝑥 3 + 10𝑥 2 + 𝑐𝑥 + 𝑑
pipes in the first layer, 24 in the second, and 𝑏𝑥(𝑥 + 2)(𝑥 − 7) = 𝑏𝑥 3 − 5𝑏𝑥 2 − 14𝑏𝑥
so on. If there are 12 layers, how many −5𝑏𝑥 2 = 10𝑥 2
pipes does the pile contain? −5𝑏𝑥2 10𝑥2
= → 𝑏 = −2
The problem presents an arithmetic series −5𝑥2 −5𝑥2
with 𝑎1 = 25, 𝑑 = −1, and 𝑛 = 12. 𝑏𝑥 − 5𝑏𝑥 − 14𝑏𝑥 = −2𝑥 3 + 10𝑥 2 + 28𝑥
3 2
𝑛 ANSWER: 𝑷(𝒙) = −𝟐𝒙𝟑 + 𝟏𝟎𝒙𝟐 + 𝟐𝟖𝒙
𝑆𝑛 = 𝑎1 𝑛 + (𝑛 − 1)𝑑
2
12
𝑆12 = 25(12) + (12 − 1)(−1) → 𝑆12 29. Find the equation (in the form 𝑎𝑥 + 𝑏𝑦 =
2 𝑐) of the perpendicular bisector of the line
= 234 segment joining the points (1, 4) and (7, -2).
ANSWER: 𝟐𝟑𝟒
A perpendicular bisector of a segment is
25. Find the solution set of the inequality 𝑥 2 < perpendicular to the segment at its
5𝑥 − 6. midpoint.
𝑥 2 < 5𝑥 − 6 𝑦2 − 𝑦1 −2 − 4
2
𝑥 − 5𝑥 + 6 < 0 𝑚= →𝑚= = −1
𝑥2 − 𝑥1 7−1
(𝑥 − 3)(𝑥 − 2) < 0
The slope of the perpendicular bisector is 1.
Split into three intervals to determine the 𝑥1 + 𝑥2 𝑦1 + 𝑦2
domain of the inequality: 𝑀=( , )→𝑀
2 2
(−∞, 2), (2,3), (3, +∞) 1+7 4−2
Test at =( , )
Test at 5 Test at 2 2
𝑥=1 𝑥=
2 𝑥=4 The perpendicular bisector should pass
FALSE 2 TRUE 3 FALSE
through the point (4, 1).
𝑦1 = 𝑚𝑥1 + 𝑏 → 1 = 1(4) + 𝑏 → 𝑏 = −3
ANSWER: 𝟐 < 𝒙 < 𝟑
𝑦 = 𝑥−3
ANSWER: 𝒙 − 𝒚 = 𝟑
26. Suppose an object is dropped from the roof
of a very tall building. After t seconds, its
30. The sides of a polygon are 3, 4, 5, 6, and
height from the ground is given by ℎ =
7cm. Find the perimeter of a similar
−16𝑡 2 + 625, where h is measured in feet.
polygon, if the side corresponding to 5 cm is
How long does it take to reach ground level? 9 cm long.
25
0 = −16𝑡 2 + 625 → 𝑡 =
4 𝑃1 𝑃
2 3+4+5+6+7
ANSWER: 𝟔. 𝟐𝟓 𝒔 By similarity, = 9 𝑐𝑚 → =
5 𝑐𝑚 5 𝑐𝑚
𝑃2
27. In Δ𝐴𝐵𝐶, 𝐴𝐵 ∥ 𝐷𝐸, AC = 10 cm, CD = 7 cm, 9 𝑐𝑚
and CE = 9 cm. Find BC. 25 𝑐𝑚 𝑃2
= → 𝑃2 = 45 𝑐𝑚
In order to apply the Triangle 5 𝑐𝑚 9 𝑐𝑚
C Proportionality Theorem, ANSWER: 𝟒𝟓 𝒄𝒎
assume that D is on AC and E is
2
on BC. 31. If tan 𝜃 = and 𝜃 is in Quadrant III, find
3
𝐶𝐸 𝐵𝐶
= cos 𝜃.
𝐶𝐷 𝐴𝐶 𝑎 2
D E
tan 𝜃 = = → 𝑎 = −2 and 𝑏 = −3 since 𝜃
𝑏 3
9 𝐵𝐶 is in Quadrant III.
A
= 𝑏
B 7 10 cos 𝜃 =
𝑐
ANSWER:
𝟗𝟎
cm or 12.86 cm Solve for c, through the Pythagorean
𝟕 theorem,
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𝑐2 = 𝑎2 + 𝑏2 → 𝑐2 = (−2)2 + (−3)2 → 𝑐 2 𝑛 2 𝑛
1 1 − (3) 1 1 − (3)
= √13 𝑆𝑛 = ( ) → 𝑆𝑛 = ( )
3 2 3 1
3 3√13 1−
cos 𝜃 = − =− 3 3
√13 13 2 𝑛 2𝑛
𝟑√𝟏𝟑
𝑆𝑛 = 1 − ( ) → 𝑆𝑛 = 1 − 𝑛
ANSWER: − 3 3
𝟏𝟑 2𝑛
is a quantity that approaching zero as n
3𝑛
32. The first term of a geometric sequence is gets relatively smaller.
1
1536, and the common ratio is . Which 𝑆𝑛 = 1 − 0 → 𝑆𝑛 = 1
2
term of the sequence is 6? ANSWER: 1
1
𝑎1 = 1536, 𝑟 = , 𝑎𝑛 = 6, 𝑛 =? 35. What is the remainder when 𝑥3 − 𝑥 + 1 is
2
divided by 2𝑥 − 1?
𝑎𝑛 = 𝑎1 𝑟𝑛−1
1 𝑛−1
6 = (1536) ( ) By the remainder theorem,
2 1 1 3 1 1 5
6 1 𝑛−1 𝑓( ) = ( ) − +1 → 𝑓( ) =
=( ) 2 2 2 2 8
1536 2 ANSWER:
𝟓
1 1 𝟖
= 𝑛−1
256 2
36. Triangle ABC has right angle at B. If ∠𝐶 =
2 𝑛−1
= 256 → 2 =2 𝑛−1 8 30° and BC = 12 cm, find AB.
𝑛−1= 8→ 𝑛= 9
ANSWER: 9th term Δ𝐴𝐵𝐶 is a special right triangle. In a 30-60
right triangle, the side opposite the 60-
33. In Δ𝐴𝐵𝐶; ∠𝐵 = 2∠𝐴. The bisectors of these degree angle is √3 times the length of the
angles meet at D, while BD extended meet side opposite the 30-degree angle. Thus,
AC at E. If ∠𝐶𝐸𝐵 = 70°, find ∠𝐵𝐴𝐶. 12 = AB√3 → 𝐴𝐵 = 4√3
ANSWER: 𝟒√𝟑
B ∠𝐶𝐸𝐵 and ∠𝐴𝐸𝐵 form a linear
pair and are supplementary. 37. What is the largest root of the equation
2𝑥 3 + 𝑥 2 − 13𝑥 + 6 = 0?
D
Use the Rational zeroes theorem to try out
70° possible zeroes.
C E A
2 2 1 -13 6
4 10 -6
𝑚∠𝐴𝐸𝐵 = 110° 2 5 -3 0
Since 𝑚∠𝐵𝐴𝐶 = 𝑚∠𝐸𝐵𝐴 and
𝑚∠𝐴𝐸𝐵 + 𝑚∠𝐵𝐴𝐶 + 𝑚∠𝐸𝐵𝐴 = 180° 2𝑥 3 + 𝑥 2 − 13𝑥 + 6 = 0
110° + 2 𝑚∠𝐵𝐴𝐶 = 180° (𝑥 − 2)(2𝑥2 + 5𝑥 − 3) = 0
𝑚∠𝐵𝐴𝐶 = 35° (𝑥 − 2)(2𝑥 − 1)(𝑥 + 3) = 0
ANSWER: 𝟑𝟓° 𝟏
The zeroes of the equation are 𝟐, , −𝟑
𝟐
34. Find the sum of the series: ANSWER: 𝟐
1 2 22 23
+ + + +⋯ 38. Find the equation (in the form 𝑥2 + 𝑦2 +
3 32 33 34
The infinite sequence described in the 𝑐𝑥 + 𝑑𝑦 = 𝑒) of the circle that has the
series is geometric in nature. points (1, 8) and (5,-6) as the endpoints of
1 − 𝑟𝑛 the diameter.
𝑆𝑛 = 𝑎1 ( )
1−𝑟
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The center is the midpoint of the two given 𝑦2 − 𝑦1 −4 − 0 4 3

𝑚= →𝑚= = − → 𝑚𝑝 =
points. 𝑥2 − 𝑥1 3−0 3 4
𝑥1 + 𝑥2 𝑦1 + 𝑦2 𝑦 − 𝑦1 = 𝑚(𝑥 − 𝑥1 )
𝑀=( , )→𝑀
2 2 3
1+5 8−6 𝑦 + 4 = (𝑥 − 3) → 3𝑥 − 4𝑦 = 25
=( , ) 4
2 2 ANSWER: 𝟑𝒙 − 𝟒𝒚 = 𝟐𝟓
𝑀 = (3,1)
The radius is the distance between one of 41. How many triangles can be formed by 8
the endpoints and the midpoint. points, no three of which are collinear?
𝑟 = √(𝑥2 − 𝑥1 )2 + (𝑦2 − 𝑦1 )2
𝑟 = √(5 − 3)2 + (8 − 1)2 → 𝑟 = √53 8!
(𝐶83 )
3! (8 − 3)!
= = 56
The equation of a circle whose center (ℎ, 𝑘) 2 2
is not at the origin may be obtained through ANSWER: 𝟓𝟔
(𝑥 − ℎ)2 + (𝑦 − 𝑘)2 = 𝑟2
(𝑥 − 3)2 + (𝑦 − 1)2 = 53 42. Two tangents to a circle form an angle of
80°. How many degrees is the larger
𝑥2 − 6𝑥 + 9 + 𝑦2 − 2𝑦 + 1 = 53
intercepted arc?
𝑥2 + 𝑦2 − 6𝑥 − 2𝑦 = 43
ANSWER: 𝒙𝟐 + 𝒚𝟐 − 𝟔𝒙 − 𝟐𝒚 = 𝟒𝟑 The measure of the angle
formed outside by
39. The distance from the midpoint of a chord two tangents to a
10 cm long to the midpoint of its minor arc circle is half the
is 3 cm. What is the radius of the circle? difference of the
measures of the intercepted arcs.
Refer to item #23 for a similar example. 1
𝑚∠𝐴 = (𝑚𝐵𝐷𝐶 ̂ − 𝑚𝐵𝐶 ̂)
𝑐 = 2√𝑟 2 − 𝑑2 2
10 = 2√𝑟2 − (𝑟 − 3)2 ̂ + 𝑚𝐵𝐶
Note however that 𝑚𝐵𝐷𝐶 ̂ = 360°
̂ = 360° − 𝑚𝐵𝐷𝐶
Therefore, 𝑚𝐵𝐶 ̂
10 = 2√𝑟2 − (𝑟 2 − 6𝑟 + 9) 1
10 = 2√6𝑟 − 9 𝑚∠𝐴 = (𝑚𝐵𝐷𝐶 ̂ − 360° + 𝑚𝐵𝐷𝐶 ̂)
2
5 = √6𝑟 − 9 1
80° = (2 𝑚𝐵𝐷𝐶̂ − 360°)
17 2
25 = 6𝑟 − 9 → 𝑟 = ̂ − 360°)
160° = (2 𝑚𝐵𝐷𝐶
3
𝟏𝟕 160° + 360° = 2 𝑚𝐵𝐷𝐶 ̂
ANSWER: cm
𝟑 ̂ = 260°
𝑚𝐵𝐷𝐶
ANSWER: 𝟐𝟔𝟎°
40. Find the equation (in the form 𝑎𝑥 + 𝑏𝑦 = 𝑐)
of the line tangent to the circle 𝑥2 + 𝑦2 = 43. Find all real solutions of the equation
25 at the point (3,-4). 1 1
𝑥3 + 𝑥6 − 2 = 0.
The slope of the
line containing the Treat the equation like a quadratic
radius whose trinomial,
2
endpoints are the 1 1 1
(𝑥6 ) + (𝑥6 ) − 2 = 0 where 𝑥6 is the
center and the
given point must variable.
be the negative Factor out as,
1 1
reciprocal of the (𝑥6 + 2) (𝑥6 − 1) = 0
slope of the
tangent line. Solve for x.
1
𝑥6 + 2 = 0 → 𝑥 = 64

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ANSWERS WITH SOLUTIONS
1 47. Find the area (in terms of 𝜋) of the circle
𝑥6 − 1 = 0 → 𝑥 = 1 inscribed in the triangle enclosed by the line
The equation does not hold true for 𝑥 = 64, 3𝑥 + 4𝑦 = 24 and the coordinate axes.
this being an extraneous root.
ANSWER: 𝟏

44. The sides of a triangle are 6, 8, and 10, cm,

respectively. What is the length of its
shortest altitude?

The altitude to a side of a

6 a 8 triangle divides the
triangle into two similar
triangles. The shortest
x 10-x altitude is that to the
10 longest side.
𝐴𝑡
𝑟=
𝑠
𝑥 6 𝑎 Where 𝑟 is the radius of the circle, 𝐴𝑡 is the
By proportion, = = area of the triangle, and 𝑠 is the semi-
𝑎 8 10−𝑥
3𝑎 3 𝑎 24 1
perimeter (𝑠 = 2 (𝑎 + 𝑏 + 𝑐))
𝑥= , = →𝑎= 𝑜𝑟 4.8
4 4 10 − 3𝑎 5 1
4 𝐴𝑐 = 𝜋𝑟 2 , 𝐴𝑡 = 𝑏ℎ
𝟐𝟒
ANSWER: 𝒐𝒓 𝟒. 𝟖 𝒄𝒎 2
2
𝟓 1
𝑏ℎ
𝐴𝑐 = 𝜋 (2 )
45. In a circle of radius 10 cm, arc AB measures 𝑠
120°. Find the distance from B to the 2
diameter through A. 1
(6)(8)
𝐴𝑐 = 𝜋 ( 2 )
1
The triangle is special (6 + 8 + 10)
2
r=10 A 24 2
x
𝐴𝑐 = 𝜋 ( ) → 𝐴𝑐 = 4𝜋
12
60 B
ANSWER: 𝟒𝝅 𝒄𝒎𝟐
120
48. In how many different ways can 5 persons
The side opposite the 30-degree angle is 5
be seated in an automobile having places
cm because it is half the hypotenuse which
for 2 in the front seat and 3 in the back if
happens to be a radius.
only 2 of them can drive and one of the
Therefore, the length of x is 5√3 others insists on riding in the back?
ANSWER: 𝟓√𝟑 𝒄𝒎 (2) Driver’s (1) The last
seat person
46. Find the remainder when 𝑥100 is divided by 2 possibilities
𝑥 2 − 𝑥. (1) The (3) Any (2) Any
𝑥100 𝑥100 𝑥 𝑥 99 person of the of the
= = ∙
𝑥 2 − 𝑥 𝑥(𝑥 − 1) 𝑥 𝑥 − 1 insisting three two left
By the remainder theorem, to sit on others
𝑃(1) = 199 = 1 the back
Multiplying the remainder by x, the By Fundamental Principle of Counting,
remainder becomes x. 2 ∙ 1 ∙ 1 ∙ 3 ∙ 2 = 12
ANSWER: 𝒙 The three passengers at the back may be
rearranged in three different ways, so,
12 ∙ 3 = 36
ANSWER: 𝟑𝟔
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49. Factor completely the expression 𝑥 4 +

3𝑥 2 + 4.

𝑥 4 + 3𝑥 2 + 4 → 𝑥 4 + 4𝑥 2 + 4 − 𝑥 2
(𝑥 4 + 4𝑥 2 + 4) − 𝑥 2
(𝑥 2 − 4)2 − 𝑥 2
[(𝑥 − 4) − 𝑥][(𝑥 2 − 4) + 𝑥]
2

(𝑥 2 − 𝑥 − 4)(𝑥 2 + 𝑥 − 4)
ANSWER: (𝒙𝟐 − 𝒙 − 𝟒)(𝒙𝟐 + 𝒙 − 𝟒)

50. A bag is filled with red and blue balls.

1
Before drawing a ball, there is a 4 chance of
drawing a blue ball. After drawing out a ball,
1
there is now a 5 chance of drawing a blue
ball. How many red balls are originally in
the bag?

Since 𝑃(𝑏2 ) < 𝑃(𝑏1 ), the ball first drawn is

blue.
𝑏 1
𝑃 (𝑏1 ) = =
𝑏+𝑟 4
𝑏−1 1
𝑃 (𝑏1 ) = =
𝑏−1+𝑟 5
𝑏 1
= → 4𝑏 = 𝑏 + 𝑟 → 𝑟 = 3𝑏
𝑏+𝑟 4
𝑏−1 1 𝑏−1 1
= → =
𝑏 − 1 + 𝑟 5 𝑏 − 1 + 3𝑏 5
𝑏−1 1
= → 5𝑏 − 5 = 4𝑏 − 1
4𝑏 − 1 5
𝑏 = 4; 𝑟 = 12
ANSWER: 12

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