Q. 111. Determine the solution set for the system and .
(A) No solution
(B) Exactly one solution
(C) Infinitely many solutions
(D) Two solutions
Answer:
(C) Infinitely many solutions
Explanation:
Dividing the first equation by 5 gives . Dividing the second equation by 3 gives . Since they are identical lines, there are infinitely many solutions.
Q. 112. Solve the equation $3 + 30/x^2 = -21/x$.
(A) x = -5, -2
(B) x = -5, 2
(C) x = -2, 5
(D) x = 2, 5
Answer:
(A) x = -5, -2
Explanation:
Multiplying the entire equation by gives . Rearranging yields . Dividing by 3 yields , which factors to , so .
Q. 113. If and are roots of , find the equation with roots and .
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
Answer:
(D)
Explanation:
For , the sum of roots and product . The new roots and have a sum of , and a product of 1. The new equation is , or .
Q. 114. If x, 12, 8, 32 are in continued proportion, what is x?
(A) 2
(B) 3
(C) 4
(D) 6
Answer:
(B) 3
Explanation:
In a continued proportion given as four values, the ratio between consecutive pairs remains constant. . Solving for x gives .
Q. 115. What is the area of with , , ?
(A) 4 sq units
(B) 6 sq units
(C) 8 sq units
(D) 16 sq units
Answer:
(B) 6 sq units
Explanation:
Using the vertices and , the base PQ lying on the y-axis has a length of . The height is the x-coordinate of R, which is 3. Area = 1/2 * base * height = 1/2 * 4 * 3 = 6 sq units.