STAAR Algebra I Number and Algebraic Methods quiz quiz

Which polynomial is equivalent to $(4x^2 - 3x + 6) - (x^2 + 5x - 2)$?

What is the product $(3x - 2)(x + 4)$ in standard form?

What is the complete factorization of $9x^2 - 49$?

Factor completely: $2x^2 - 18$.

Factor the trinomial $x^2 + 9x + 20$.

What is the quotient $\dfrac{x^2 + 8x + 15}{x + 3}$?

Simplify $\dfrac{18x^6 y^3}{6x^2 y^5}$ for $x \neq 0$ and $y \neq 0$.

What is the value of $16^{3/4}$?

Write $\sqrt{75}$ in simplest radical form.

Which expression is equivalent to $x^{-4}$?

An arithmetic sequence is given by $a_1 = 6$ and $a_n = a_{n-1} + 5$. What is $a_4$?

A geometric sequence has $a_1 = 4$ and common ratio $r = 2$. What is the explicit formula for the $n$th term?

Tom invests $500 at a simple interest rate of 6% per year. How much interest does he earn in 4 years?

A $2,000 deposit earns 5% compounded annually. What is the balance after 2 years, to the nearest dollar?