Algebra 1 Final Exam Stations

Station 1: Literal Equations Solve for y: ax + by = c Solve for b: A = 1/2h(b + c) Solve for π: A = 2πr2 + 2πrh

Station 2: Key Features of Functions Bill spent $60 on fertilizer and weed killer for his lawn. Each pound of fertilizer cost 75 cents, and each ounce of weed killer cost $2.50. Write an equation that represents this situation. Interpret the slope and y-intercept in the context of the situation. If Bill buys 10 pounds of fertilizer, how many ounces of weed killer can he buy? A football is punted into the air. Its height h, in meters, after t seconds is given by the equation h −t. Find the maximum height of the ball to one decimal place. When does the ball reach its maximum height? What is the y-intercept? What does it represent in the context of the problem? What are the x-intercepts? What do they represent in the context of the problem?

Station 3: Factoring Factor the following expressions: x²- 11x + 30 x³+ 6x²- 4x - 24

Station 4: Solving Equations Solving the following equations. Show all work: 2x2 + 3x = 20 x2 – 31 – 2x = -6 – 3x2 – 2x 8x – 2(2x+5) = 13

Station 5: Linear Inequalities 2) Write an inequality to represent the graph: a) b) Graph the inequality: y ≥ -2x – 2

Station 6: Average Rate of Change Find the average rate of change of the given function over the from -1 to 3. a) b)

Station 7: Area & Perimeter with Polynomials Write a simplified expression for the perimeter of the large rectangle. Write a simplified expression for the shaded area. If the area of the small rectangle is 275 in2, what is the value of x? Likelihood