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If you are given the graph of , how could you graph ?

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Translate each point of the graph of h(x) 3 units up.
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Translate each point of the graph of h(x) 3 units down.
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Translate each point of the graph of h(x) 3 units right.
D
Translate each point of the graph of h(x) 3 units left.
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Which expression is equivalent to ?

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4 log Subscript 12 Baseline x + one-half log Subscript 12 Baseline (x cubed minus 2) minus 5 log Subscript 12 Baseline (x times 1)
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4 log Subscript 12 Baseline x + one-half log Subscript 12 Baseline StartFraction x cubed Over 2 EndFraction minus 5 log Subscript 12 Baseline 1
Option B
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log Subscript 12 Baseline 4 x + one-half log Subscript 12 Baseline (x cubed minus 2) minus 5 log Subscript 12 Baseline (x) + 1
Option C
D
4 log Subscript 12 Baseline x + one-half log Subscript 12 Baseline (x cubed minus 2) minus 5 log Subscript 12 Baseline (x + 1)
Option D
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The magnitude, M, of an earthquake is defined to be , where I is the intensity of the earthquake (measured by the amplitude of the seismograph wave) and S is the intensity of a “standard” earthquake, which is barely detectable. What is the magnitude of an earthquake that is 35 times more intense than a standard earthquake? Use a calculator. Round your answer to the nearest tenth.

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–1.5
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–0.5
C
1.5
D
3.6
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Which is the graph of ?

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On a coordinate plane, a curve starts at y = negative 3 and curves up into quadrant 1. It approaches y = 3.
Option A
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On a coordinate plane, a curve starts at y = negative 2 and curves up into quadrant 2. It approaches y = 2 in quadrant 2.
Option B
C
On a coordinate plane, a curve starts at y = 3 and curves down into quadrant 4. It approaches y = negative 3 in quadrant 4.
Option C
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On a coordinate plane, a curve starts at y = 4 and curves down into quadrant 3. It approaches y = negative 3 in quadrant 3.
Option D
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The loudness, L, measured in decibels (Db), of a sound intensity, I, measured in watts per square meter, is defined as , where and is the least intense sound a human ear can hear. What is the approximate loudness of a rock concert with a sound intensity of 10–1?

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2 Db
B
22 Db
C
60 Db
D
110 Db
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Devon purchased a new car valued at $16,000 that depreciated continuously at a rate of 35%. Its current value is $2,000. The equation represents the situation, where t is the age of the car in years and r is the rate of depreciation. About how old is Devon’s car? Use a calculator and round your answer to the nearest whole number.

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1 year
B
2 years
C
5 years
D
8 years
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The height of a plant over time is shown in the table below. Using a logarithmic model, what is the best estimate for the age of the plant when it is 19 inches tall?Plant Heightt, time in monthsh, height in inches118218.21318.33418.42518.48618.54

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10 months
B
14 months
C
16 months
D
28 months
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Which of the following shows the graph of y = 4x + 3?

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On a coordinate plane, an exponential function starts at y = 3 in quadrant 2 and then increases rapidly into quadrant 1.
Option A
B
On a coordinate plane, an exponential function starts at y = 0 in quadrant 2 and then increases rapidly in quadrant 2.
Option B
C
On a coordinate plane, an exponential function starts at y = 0 in quadrant 2 and then increases rapidly into quadrant 1.
Option C
D
On a coordinate plane, an exponential function starts at y = negative 3 in quadrant 3 and then increases rapidly into quadrant 1.
Option D
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What is the solution to the equation below?

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Option A
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Option B
C
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Option C
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Option D
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A population of insects increases at a rate of 1.5% per day. About how long will it take the population to double?

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2.5 days
B
5.0 days
C
46.6 days
D
66.7 days
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The intensity, or loudness, of a sound can be measured in decibels (dB), according to the equation , where I is the intensity of a given sound and is the threshold of hearing intensity. What is the intensity, in decibels, [I(dB)], when ?

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8
B
9
C
19
D
80
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Which graph represents an exponential decay function?

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On a coordinate plane, a curve opens up and to the right in quadrant 4.
Option A
B
On a coordinate plane, a curve opens up and to the right in quadrants 1 and 2. The line rapidly decreases in quadrant 2 and then curves and approaches the x-axis in quadrant 1.
Option B
C
On a coordinate plane, a line slightly curves up in quadrant 1.
Option C
D
On a coordinate plane, a line slowly increases in quadrant 2 and then increases rapidly into quadrant 1.
Option D
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The loudness, L, measured in decibels (Db), of a sound intensity, I, measured in watts per square meter, is defined as , where and is the least intense sound a human ear can hear. Jessica is listening to soft music at a sound intensity level of 10-9 on her computer while she does her homework. Braylee is completing her homework while listening to very loud music at a sound intensity level of 10-3 on her headphones. How many times louder is Braylee’s music than Jessica’s?

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times louder
Option A
B
3 times louder
C
30 times louder
D
90 times louder
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Which function is shown in the graph below?

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y = (one-half) Superscript x + 3 Baseline minus 1
Option A
B
y = (one-half) Superscript x minus 3 Baseline + 1
Option B
C
y = (one-half) Superscript x minus 1 Baseline + 3
Option C
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y = (one-half) Superscript x + 1 Baseline minus 3
Option D
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An equation for the depreciation of a car is given by y = A(1 – r)t , where y = current value of the car, A = original cost, r = rate of depreciation, and t = time, in years. The value of a car is half what it originally cost. The rate of depreciation is 10%. Approximately how old is the car?

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3.3 years
B
5.0 years
C
5.6 years
D
6.6 years
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Calvin deposits $400 in a savings account that accrues 5% interest compounded monthly. After c years, Calvin has $658.80. Makayla deposits $300 in a different savings account that accrues 6% interest compounded quarterly. After m years, Makayla has $613.04. What is the approximate difference in the number of years that Calvin and Makayla have their money invested?

A
Makayla invests her money 1 year longer.
B
Makayla invests her money 2 years longer.
C
Calvin invests his money 1 year longer.
D
Calvin invests his money 2 years longer.
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What is the solution of log2 (3x - 7) = 3?

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One-third
Option A
B
4
C
5
D
Sixteen-thirds
Option D
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What is the value of ?

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–4
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Negative one-fourth
Option B
C
One-fourth
Option C
D
4
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Which of the following is true about the base b of a logarithmic function?

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b > 0 and b = 1
B
b > 0 and
Option B
C
b < 0 and
Option C
D
b < 0 and b = 1
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What is the domain of ?

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all real numbers less than –3
B
all real numbers greater than –3
C
all real numbers less than 3
D
all real numbers greater than 3

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