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The equation of the piecewise defined function f(x) is below. What is the value of f(1)?

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f(1) = –2
B
f(1) = –1
C
f(1) = 2
D
f(1) = 3
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A company manufactures 16-oz boxes of cereal. Boxes are randomly weighted to ensure the correct amount. If the discrepancy in weight is more than 0.15 oz, the production is stopped. What is the range of acceptable values for production to continue?

A
15.15 oz to 16.00 oz
B
15.85 oz to 16.00 oz
C
15.85 oz to 16.15 oz
D
16.15 oz to 16.45 oz
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Which of the following accurately shows the range of the function defined below?

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B
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Option B
C
[3, 6]
D
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Option D
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What is the solution to the inequality ?

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A
–3 > n > –2
B
2 < n < 3
C
n –2
D
n 3
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Elise, Jake, Malik, and Xiao each solved the same inequality.Elise’s WorkJake’s WorkMalik’s WorkXiao’s Workno solutionall real numbersWhose work is correct?

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A
Elise’s work
B
Jake’s work
C
Malik’s work
D
Xiao’s work
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The standard diameter of a golf ball is 42.67 mm. A golf ball factory does quality control on the balls it manufactures. Golf balls are randomly measured to ensure the correct size. One day, an inspector decides to stop production if the discrepancy in diameter is more than 0.002 mm. Which function could represent this situation?

A
f(x ) = x – |42.67|
B
f(x ) = |x| – 42.67
C
f(x ) = |42.67 – x|
D
f(x ) = 42.67 – |x|
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Which piecewise relation defines a function?

A
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B
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C
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Option C
D
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Option D
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What is the domain of the function graphed below?

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Option A
B
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C
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Option C
D
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Option D
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What is the vertex of the absolute value function below?

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A
(4, –1)
B
(1, –4)
C
(1, 4)
D
(4, 1)
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Which statement is true about ?

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A
The graph of f(x) has a vertex of (–4, 6).
B
The graph of f(x) is a horizontal stretch of the graph of the parent function.
C
The graph of f(x) opens upward.
D
The graph of f(x) has a domain of x –6.
Option D
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Edmundo used a number line to show the solution for the inequality . Which number line shows the solution?

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Option A
B
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C
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Option C
D
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Option D
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Jamilla solved the inequality and graphed the solution as shown below. What is the value of b and the missing symbol in Jamilla’s inequality?

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b = –1,
Option A
B
b = –1,
Option B
C
b = 1,
Option C
D
b = 1,
Option D
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What are the domain and range of f(x) = 2|x – 4|?

A
domain: x 2; range:
Option A
B
domain: ; range: f(x) 0
Option B
C
domain: ; range: f(x) 0
Option C
D
domain: x 2; range:
Option D
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Amber is solving the inequality by graphing. Which equations should Amber graph?

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Option A
B
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Option B
C
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Option C
D
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Option D
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Given the function f(x) = 0.5|x – 4| – 3, for what values of x is f(x) = 7?

A
x = –24, x = 16
B
x = –16, x = 24
C
x = –1, x = 9
D
x = 1, x = –9
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Which of the following is the value of a when the function is written in the standard form of an absolute value function?

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–1
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–3
1
1
3
3
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A cell phone company charges by the minute (and partial minute) for making phone calls. Arionna’s plan includes 300 minutes in the $20 monthly base cost. If she uses more than 300 minutes in a month, there is a $5 overage fee and an additional charge of $0.25 per minute. Which graph represents the monthly cost, y, in dollars for making x minutes of calls?

A
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Option A
B
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Option B
C
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Option C
D
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Option D
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What is the solution to the inequality ?

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A
–7 < x < –1
B
1 < x < 7
C
x < –7 or x < –1
D
x > 1 or x < 7
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The solution to an absolute value inequality is shown on the graph below.What is another way to show the solution?

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A
x > –3 or x < 2
B
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Option B
C
[–3, 2]
D
(–3, 2)
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Which statement is true about f(x) = –6|x + 5| – 2?

T
The graph of f(x) is a horizontal compression of the graph of the parent function.
T
The graph of f(x) is a horizontal stretch of the graph of the parent function.
T
The graph of f(x) opens upward.
T
The graph of f(x) opens to the right.

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