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The resistance, R, to electricity of a cylindrical-shaped wire is given by the equation , where p represents the resistivity of the wire’s material, L represents the length of the wire, and d represents the diameter of the wire. What happens to the resistance of the wire as the diameter approaches 0?

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The resistance approaches 0.
B
The resistance approaches .
C
The resistance approaches L.
D
The resistance approaches infinity.
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Which expressions are equivalent to ?

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2–10 and
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2–10 and
Option B
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10–2 and
Option C
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10–10 and
Option D
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Mrs. Cho wrote the following problem on the board.Problem: Step 1: Step 2: Step 3: What should Mrs. Cho do next?

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Find a common denominator for the two fractions.
B
Divide the numerator and denominator of the first fraction by x2 and y.
C
Multiply the numerators, multiply the denominators, and then simplify.
D
Multiply the first fraction by the reciprocal of the second fraction.
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What is the quotient in simplest form? Assume .

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Negative StartFraction m Superscript 12 Baseline n Superscript 6 Baseline Over 2 EndFraction
Option A
B
Negative StartFraction m Superscript 27 Baseline n Superscript 8 Baseline Over 2 EndFraction
Option B
C
6 m Superscript 12 Baseline n Superscript 6 Baseline
Option C
D
8 m Superscript 12 Baseline n Superscript 6 Baseline
Option D
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Which expression has the same value as –y–4?

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–y4
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Option
Option B
C
Option
Option C
y
y4
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Which expression is equivalent to ?

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StartFraction 1 Over x EndFraction
Option A
B
StartFraction 1 Over x Superscript 5 Baseline EndFraction
Option B
C
StartFraction 1 Over x Superscript 9 Baseline EndFraction
Option C
D
StartFraction 1 Over x Superscript 24 Baseline EndFraction
Option D
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Which statement is true about the discontinuities of the function f(x)?

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There is a hole at x = 2.
T
There are asymptotes at x = 0 and x = –1.
T
There are asymptotes at x = 0 and x = –1 and a hole at .
Option T
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There are holes at x = 0 and x = –1 and an asymptote at x = 2.
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A chemist has 500 mL of a 30% acid solution. She adds x milliliters of a 10% acid solution. Which statement is true about the graph of the function that represents the concentration of the final solution?

A
The horizontal asymptote y = 30 means that the final concentration will always be less than 30%.
B
The horizontal asymptote y = 10 means that the final concentration will always be greater than 10%.
C
The vertical asymptote x = 500 means that the volume of the solution will always be greater than 500 mL.
D
The vertical asymptote x = 0 means that the volume of the solution will always be greater than 0 mL.
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For what values of a and m does f(x) have a horizontal asymptote at y = 2 and a vertical asymptote at x = 1?

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a = –1, m = 0
a
a = 1, m = 0
a
a = –1, m = 1
a
a = 1, m = 1
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Naomi wants to take yoga classes. She can take classes at the high school for a one-time fee of $20 plus $10 per class. She can join the local gym for $50 and take classes for $5 per class. Which statement is true about the average cost for the two options?

A
The high school option costs less per class for six classes.
B
The gym option costs less per class for six classes.
C
The high school option costs less per class for seven classes.
D
The gym option costs less per class for seven classes.
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Which expression is equivalent to ? Assume .

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Option
Option A
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Option
Option B
C
Option
Option C
D
Option
Option D
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A certain company has a fixed cost of $200 per day. It costs the company $3.10 per unit to make its products. The company is tracking its average cost to make x units using . Which statement is true?

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The horizontal asymptote of y = 3.10 represents that the average cost per unit will approach $3.10 as the number of units produced increases.
B
The horizontal asymptote of y = 0 represents that the average cost per unit will approach $0 as the number of units produced increases.
C
The vertical asymptote of x = 3.10 represents that the average cost per unit will approach $3.10 as the number of units produced increases.
D
The vertical asymptote of x = 0 represents that the average cost per unit will approach $0 as the number of units produced increases.
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For the inverse variation equation , what is the value of p when V = ?

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Option
Option A
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Option
Option B
2
2
3
32
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The table below shows how the number of hours needed to fill a pool depends on the flow rate of the hoses used to fill it.Flow rate, x(gal/hr)Time, y(hours)60300454003650030600How long will it take to fill the pool if two hoses are used, one that fills at a rate of 40 gallons per hour and one that fills at a rate of 60 gallons per hour?

A
100 hours
B
150 hours
C
180 hours
D
200 hours
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Which is the simplified form of ? Assume .

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StartFraction b cubed Over 8 a Superscript 18 Baseline EndFraction
Option A
B
StartFraction b squared Over 8 a Superscript 45 Baseline EndFraction
Option B
C
StartFraction a Superscript 6 Baseline Over 4 b EndFraction
Option C
D
StartFraction 2 a Superscript 6 Baseline Over b Superscript 5 Baseline EndFraction
Option D

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