AnswersPA PCS Math 1 2026 Fall Sem XRPerformance Task: Super Survey Simulator

Performance Task: Super Survey Simulator — Cumulative exam Answers

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Which represents the solution(s) of the system of equations, y = x2 – 2x – 15 and y = 8x – 40? Determine the solution set algebraically.

A
(–5, –80)
B
(5, 0)
C
(5, 0) and (–5, –80)
D
no solutions
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The data in the table represent the height of an object over time.

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A
quadratic, because the height of the object increases or decreases with a multiplicative rate of change
B
quadratic, because the height increases and then decreases
C
exponential, because the height of the object increases or decreases with a multiplicative rate of change
D
exponential, because the height increases and then decreases
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The quadratic model f(x) = –5x2 + 200 represents the approximate height, in meters, of a ball x seconds after being dropped. The ball is 50 meters from the ground after about how many seconds?

A
2.45
B
3.16
C
5.48
D
7.07
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The table shows the total cost of purchasing x same-priced items and a catalog.

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A
$4, the cost per item
B
$4, the cost of the catalog
C
$6, the cost per item
D
$6, the cost of the catalog
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The tables represent the functions f(x) and g(x).

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A
x = –12
B
x = –9
C
x = –6
D
x = –3
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What is the solution (a, c) to this system of linear equations?2a – 3c = –6 a + 2c = 11

A
(negative StartFraction 76 over 7 EndFraction, StartFraction 17 over 7 EndFraction)
Option A
B
(3, –4)
C
(3, 4)
D
(StartFraction 87 over 7 EndFraction, negative StartFraction 5 over 7 EndFraction)
Option D
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Arturo is building a flower bed in the shape of a right triangle. The hypotenuse of the right triangle is 13 feet. One of the legs needs to be 7 feet longer than the other leg.

A
x(x + 7) = 13
B
x(x + 7) = 169
C
x2 + (x + 7)2 = 13
D
x2 + (x + 7)2 = 169
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Which table shows no correlation?

A
A 2-row table with 7 columns. The first row is labeled x with entries 3, 5, 6, 8, 10, 14, 15. The second row is labeled y with entries negative 1, negative 2, negative 3, negative 2, negative 5, negative 4, negative 8.
Option A
B
A 2-row table with 7 columns. The first row is labeled x with entries 3, 5, 6, 8, 10, 14, 15. The second row is labeled y with entries negative 6, negative 7, negative 4, negative 2, 0, negative 1, positive 3.
Option B
C
A 2-row table with 7 columns. The first row is labeled x with entries 3, 5, 6, 8, 10, 14, 15. The second row is labeled y with entries negative 2, negative 4, positive 6, positive 8, positive 12, positive 10, negative 16.
Option C
D
A 2-row table with 7 columns. The first row is labeled x with entries 3, 5, 6, 8, 10, 14, 15. The second row is labeled y with entries negative 3, negative 5, negative 9, negative 11, negative 13, negative 15, negative 17.
Option D
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The simple interest formula is I = Prt, where I represents simple interest on an amount, P, for t years at a rate of r, where r is expressed as a decimal.

A
$60
B
$80
C
$90
D
$100
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Which is the graph of f(x) = (x + 3)(x – 2)?

A
Option
B
Option
C
Option
D
Option
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Which table represents viable solutions for y = 5x, where x is the number of tickets sold for the school play and y is the amount of money collected for the tickets?

A
A 2-column table with 4 rows titled School Play Tickets. The first column is labeled tickets (x) with entries negative 100, negative 25, 40, 600. The second column is labeled money collected (y) with entries negative 500, negative 125, 250, 3000.
Option A
B
A 2-column table with 4 rows titled School Play Tickets. The first column is labeled tickets (x) with entries negative 20, 20, 100, 109. The second column is labeled money collected (y) with entries negative 100, 100, 500, 545.
Option B
C
A 2-column table with 4 rows titled School Play Tickets. The first column is labeled tickets (x) with entries 0, 10, 51, 400. The second column is labeled money collected (y) with entries 0, 50, 255, 2000.
Option C
D
A 2-column table with 4 rows titled School Play Tickets. The first column is labeled tickets (x) with entries 5, 65, 80, 200. The second column is labeled money collected (y) with entries 25, 350, 400, 1000.
Option D
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The expression 8x + 2(3y) represents the total amount, in dollars, that Davellyn spent on tank tops and scarves, where x represents the number of tank tops she bought and y represents the number of scarves she bought. Which statement must be true about the amount Davellyn spent?

A
She spent 8x dollars on scarves.
B
She spent 8 dollars for each scarf.
C
She spent 6y dollars on scarves.
D
She spent a total of 14 dollars.
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The projectile motion of an object can be modeled using s(t) = gt2 + v0t + s0, where g is the acceleration due to gravity, t is the time in seconds since launch, s(t) is the height after t seconds, v0 is the initial velocity, and s0 is the initial height. The acceleration due to gravity is –4.9 m/s2.

A
0 = –4.9t2 + 19.6t + 24.5
B
0 = –4.9t2 + 24.5t + 19.6
C
19.6 = –4.9t2 + 24.5t
D
24.5 = –4.9t2 + 19.6t
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What is the value of x in the equation (x + 12) = (x + 14) – 3?

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A
–24
B
–6
C
negative StartFraction 2 Over 3 EndFraction.
Option C
D
0
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The equation x2 – 1x – 90 = 0 has solutions {a, b}. What is a + b?

A
–19
B
–9
C
1
D
10
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Gina wants to take dance classes. She compares two dance studios to determine which has the best deal for her. Dance World charges a rate for each class. Toe Tappers charges a rate for each class plus a one-time registration fee. The system of equations shown models the total costs for taking x classes at each.Dance World: y = 15xToe Tappers: y = 25 + 12.5xHow many classes would Gina need to take for the total cost to be the same at both dance studios?

A
10
B
15
C
100
D
150
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The weight of Jacob’s backpack is made up of the weight of the contents of the backpack as well as the weight of the backpack itself. Seventy percent of the total weight is textbooks. His notebooks weigh a total of 4 pounds, and the backpack itself weighs 2 pounds. If the backpack contains only textbooks and notebooks, which equation can be used to determine t, the weight of the textbooks?

A
0.7(t) = t – 4 – 2
B
0.7(t) = t + 4 + 2
C
0.7t(4 + 2) = t
D
0.7(t + 4 + 2) = t
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A team is selling discount cards as a fundraiser. The table shows the number of cards sold and the remaining amount of money needed.

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A
zero
B
undefined
C
negative
D
positive
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On a coordinate plane, a line goes through (0, negative 4) and (12, 6). A point is at (12, negative 2).

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A
y = – + 10
Option A
B
y = – + 12
Option B
C
y = – – 10
Option C
D
y = – 12
Option D
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The first three steps in determining the solution set of the system of equations, y = –x2 – 2x + 8 and y = 2x + 11, algebraically are shown in the table. Which represents the solution(s) of this system of equations?

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A
(–3, –1)
B
(–3, 5)
C
(–3, 5) and (–1, 9)
D
(1, 13) and (3, 20)

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