1.   The vertex of the graph of the equation y = -x2 + 6x + 1 is
    A. a minimum B. a maximum
    C. both a maximum and a minimum D. neither a maximum nor a minimum
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  2.   What is the equation of the graph shown?
   
    A. f(x) = 2x2 - 2x + 1
    B. f(x) = -2x2 + 2x - 1
    C. f(x) = 2x2 + 2x + 1
    D. f(x) = -2x2 + 2x + 1
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  3.   Solve a2 + 16 = 0 by graphing.
    A. 4 B. -4
    C. -4, 4 D.
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  4.   A quadratic function has a maximum point at (1, 4). The roots of the related quadratic equation are -1 and 3. Which is the graph of the function?
    A. B.
    C. D.
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  5.   Use the quadratic formula to solve x2 + 2x - 8 = 0.
    A. -4 B. -4, 2
    C. -2 D. -4, -2
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  6.   Use the quadratic formula to solve 3y2 + 2 = 8y. Approximate the solutions to the nearest hundredth.
    A. 0.43, 2.87 B. 0.28, 2.39
    C. -0.64, 1.32 D. 0.56, 4.77
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  7.   Approximate 5(31.8) to the nearest hundredth.
    A. 36.12 B. 29.16
    C. 32.90 D. 27.42
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  8.   Solve 3x + 2 = 32x - 1.
    A. 0 B.
    C. 6 D. 3
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  9.   The Mendoza family just bought a house for $180,000. If the value of the house increases at a rate of 3% per year, about how much will it be worth in 10 years?
    A. $258,000 B. $250,000
    C. $234,000 D. $242,000
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  10.   Lance is planning to invest $5000 for a period of 3 years. He has a choice of four different investments. Which of the combinations of interest rates and compounding below will earn the most money?
    A. 7.125%, quarterly B. 7.2%, annually
    C. 7.1%, monthly D. 7%, daily
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