MPT Study Guide

Elementary Algebra Test Questions

This test measures your ability to perform basic algebraic operations and to solve problems that involve elementary algebraic concepts.

Question 1:

2x + 3x + y =

A) 6xy

B) 5x + y

C) 5(x + y)

D) 6x + y

Question 2:

If a number is divided by 4 and then 3 is subtracted, the result is 0.  What is the number?

A) 12

B) 4

C) 3

D) 2

Question 3:

If "A" represents the number of apples purchased at $.15 each, and "B" represents the number of bananas purchased at $.10 each, which of the following represents the total value of the purchases?

A) A + B

B) 25(A + B)

C) 10A + 15B

D) 15A + 10B

Question 4:

16x - 8 =

A) 8x

B) 8(2x - x)

C) 8(2x - 1)

D) 8(2x - 8)

Question 5:

If x2 - x - 6 = 0, then x is

A) -2 or 3

B) -1 or 6

C) 1 or -6

D) 2 or -3

College-Level Mathematics Test Questions

Question 1:

If f(x) = x4 - x + 2, then f(-x) =

A) x4 - x

B) x4 + x

C) x4 - x + 2

D) x4 + x + 2

E) x4 + x - 2

Question 2:

The equation x2 + 2xi - 4 = 0 has as its roots

A) -/5 - 1, – -/5 - 1

B) -/5 - i, -/5 - i

C) -/3 - i, – -/5 - i

D) -/3 - i, -/3 - i

E) -/3 - i, – -/3 - i

 

MPT Study Guide Answers

Elementary Algebra Test Answers

 

Question 1:

The correct answer is: B) 5x + y

Question 2:

The correct answer is: A) 12

Question 3:

The correct answer is: D) 15A + 10B

Question 4:

The correct answer is: C) 8(2x - 1)

Question 5:

The correct answer is: A) -2 or 3

College-Level Mathematics Test Answers

Question 1:

The correct answer is: D) x4 + x + 2

Question 2:

The correct answer is: E) -/3 - i, – -/3 - i